B2 noun フォーマル

acquisition

/ˌækwɪˈzɪʃn/

Acquisition refers to the process of obtaining or gaining something, such as a new skill, a physical object, or a company. It is frequently used to describe how people learn languages naturally or how businesses buy other businesses.

例文

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1

My latest acquisition is a rare vinyl record I found at a small shop downtown.

My latest acquisition is a rare vinyl record I found at a small shop downtown.

2

The museum announced the acquisition of several 17th-century oil paintings.

The museum announced the acquisition of several 17th-century oil paintings.

3

Check out my new acquisition—it's the fastest gaming laptop on the market.

Check out my new acquisition—it's the fastest gaming laptop on the market.

語族

名詞
acquisition
Verb
acquire
副詞
acquisitively
形容詞
acquisitive
関連
acquirer
💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of 'A-QUIRE'. To acquire something, you must 'get it' like a choir gets a new singer.

クイックテスト

The company's recent __________ of its main competitor helped it dominate the market.

正解!

正解は: acquisition

例文

1

My latest acquisition is a rare vinyl record I found at a small shop downtown.

everyday

My latest acquisition is a rare vinyl record I found at a small shop downtown.

2

The museum announced the acquisition of several 17th-century oil paintings.

formal

The museum announced the acquisition of several 17th-century oil paintings.

3

Check out my new acquisition—it's the fastest gaming laptop on the market.

informal

Check out my new acquisition—it's the fastest gaming laptop on the market.

4

The study focuses on the stages of second language acquisition in adult learners.

academic

The study focuses on the stages of second language acquisition in adult learners.

5

The multi-million dollar acquisition of the tech startup was finalized yesterday.

business

The multi-million dollar acquisition of the tech startup was finalized yesterday.

語族

名詞
acquisition
Verb
acquire
副詞
acquisitively
形容詞
acquisitive
関連
acquirer

よく使う組み合わせ

language acquisition language acquisition
mergers and acquisitions mergers and acquisitions
data acquisition data acquisition
skill acquisition skill acquisition
recent acquisition recent acquisition

よく使うフレーズ

talent acquisition

talent acquisition

acquisition of wealth

acquisition of wealth

hostile acquisition

hostile acquisition

よく混同される語

acquisition vs accumulation

Accumulation refers to the gradual gathering of things over time, whereas acquisition is the specific act of gaining one thing.

acquisition vs requirement

Learners sometimes confuse the sounds; a requirement is something necessary, while an acquisition is something gained.

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使い方のコツ

Acquisition is a formal word. Use it in professional, academic, or business contexts; for everyday items, 'purchase' or 'find' is more common unless you are being slightly humorous or precise.

⚠️

よくある間違い

Don't use 'acquisition' when you simply mean 'buying groceries.' It is reserved for more significant assets or the process of learning complex skills.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of 'A-QUIRE'. To acquire something, you must 'get it' like a choir gets a new singer.

📖

語源

From the Latin 'acquisitio', derived from 'acquirere' which means 'to get in addition to'.

文法パターン

Used as a countable noun when referring to objects (the museum's acquisitions). Used as an uncountable noun when referring to the process (language acquisition). Often followed by the preposition 'of'.
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文化的な背景

In the corporate world, 'M&A' (Mergers and Acquisitions) is a very common term for the department that handles buying other companies.

クイックテスト

The company's recent __________ of its main competitor helped it dominate the market.

正解!

正解は: acquisition

関連単語

proceed

C1

The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.

individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

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