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attain
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Derivatives :
n
attainability
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adj
attainable
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Collins English-Chinese Dictionary
- attain
[ə'teɪn]
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1.
vt.
[+state]
[ condition]
达到
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2.
vt.
[+ambition]
[ rank]
获得
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3.
vt.
[+age]
到达
Comprehensive English-Chinese Dictionary
- attain
[əˈteɪn]
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1.
vt.
努力完成，获得
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She attained her pay raise through hard work and commitment.
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她通过努力工作和忘我的投入获得了加薪。
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2.
vt.
达到，至
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The stock market attained consecutive growth.
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股票市场实现了连续的增长。
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3.
vt.
偶遇，意外发现
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The coal miners attained a 40 carat diamond in the mine.
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煤矿工人在矿井中意外发现了一颗40克拉的钻石。
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4.
vt.
到达目的
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We attained the campsite after a long journey.
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我们长途旅行后到达了营地。
Collins English-English Dictionary
- attain
[ə'teɪn]
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vt.
[tr]
to achieve or accomplish (a task, goal, aim, etc)
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2.
vt.
[tr]
to reach or arrive at in space or time
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to attain old age
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3.
vi.
[intr; often foll by to]
to arrive (at) with effort or exertion
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to attain to glory
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vi.
[Etymology]
C14: from Old French ateindre, from Latin attingere to reach, from tangere to touch
Examples
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to attain old age
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君子成人之美。
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A gentleman is always ready to help others attain their aims.
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达到目的
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achieve (or attain) the goal
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顿悟
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suddenly realize the truth, etc.; attain enlightenment
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勾心斗角二十年，他才爬上了这把极有权势的金交椅。
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Only after twenty years' jockeying for power did he attain this position of great influence.
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希望落空
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fail to attain one's hope
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希望脱空
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fail to attain one's hope
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赢得独立
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win (or attain) independence
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