obtain

IPA/əbˈteɪn/
KK[əbtˈen]IPA/əbˈteɪn/

obtain — 動詞

  • obtainpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • obtainshe / she / it
  • obtainedpast simple
  • obtaining-ing form

1. to come to have something — for example a document, permission, or an item — thr

1.動詞及物B2
釋義

獲得；取得

經由努力或申請拿到某物

to come to have something — for example a document, permission, or an item — through deliberate steps such as requesting it, paying for it, or earning it.

例句

Maya finally obtained a visa after eight months of paperwork.

瑪雅辦了八個月的文件，終於拿到簽證。

obtain + noun (document)

The lawyer obtained copies of the contract from the city office.

律師從市政府辦公室取得了合約的副本。

obtain + noun + from + source

常見搭配
  • obtain a visa
  • obtain a licence
  • obtain permission
  • obtain a refund
  • obtain results
  • obtain information
  • obtain evidence
同義詞
  • acquire

    similar formality; suggests gradual or purposeful gaining

  • get

    neutral and far more common in speech

  • secure

    stresses that the result was difficult or hard-won

  • procure

    very formal, often used in business or official supply contexts

反義詞
  • lose

    to stop having what you previously had

  • forfeit

    to lose something as a penalty

文法句型

obtain + noun

obtain + noun + from + source

用法筆記

More formal than 'get'. Common with documents, permissions, results, materials, or information rather than everyday physical objects you simply pick up.

常見錯誤

I obtained a sandwich for lunch.
I got a sandwich for lunch.
for casual everyday items, 'get' is the natural choice; 'obtain' sounds odd here.
She obtained the news from her friend.
She heard the news from her friend.' / 'She obtained the information from her friend.
'obtain' pairs with 'information' or 'data', not with 'news'.

2. of a rule, custom, or state of affairs, to be in force at a given time and place

2.動詞不及物C2
釋義

存在；通行

規則或情況現行有效

of a rule, custom, or state of affairs, to be in force at a given time and place — the way things actually stand or apply.

例句

Different safety rules obtain in older mines than in modern ones.

舊礦坑通行的安全規定，和現代礦坑不一樣。

subject is a rule or system

A strict dress code still obtains at the courthouse on Mondays.

週一在法院仍須遵守嚴格的服裝規定。

常見搭配
  • conditions obtain
  • rules obtain
  • customs obtain
  • no longer obtain
  • still obtain
同義詞
  • prevail

    more common; stresses being widespread or dominant

  • apply

    neutral; stresses that a rule covers a case

  • hold

    shorter and slightly less formal

反義詞
  • lapse

    to stop being in force

文法句型

[situation/condition] + obtain

用法筆記

Distinguish from sense 1: this sense takes no object and has no human agent — the subject is a rule, custom, condition, or situation. Avoid the continuous form ('is obtaining').

常見錯誤

These rules are obtaining in the school.
These rules obtain in the school.
this sense is not used in continuous tenses.
The committee obtains every Friday.
The committee meets every Friday.
'obtain' here cannot describe people gathering; the subject must be a rule or condition.

同根字

  • obtainable
    形容詞C1
  • unobtainable
    形容詞C1
  • obtainment
    名詞C2

常見搭配

名詞搭配

  • permission
  • visa
  • licence
  • approval
  • evidence
  • information
  • results
  • refund
  • copy
  • consent

副詞搭配

  • legally
  • easily
  • successfully
  • fraudulently

常用片語

  • how to obtain
  • be obtained from
  • obtain access to
  • obtain a copy of

介系詞搭配

  • from
  • for
  • through