B2 noun 격식체

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.

예시

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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.

어휘 가족

명사
acquisition
Verb
acquire
부사
acquisitively
형용사
acquisitive
관련
acquirer
💡

암기 팁

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

빠른 퀴즈

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

정답!

정답은: acquisition

예시

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.

어휘 가족

명사
acquisition
Verb
acquire
부사
acquisitively
형용사
acquisitive
관련
acquirer

자주 쓰는 조합

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

자주 쓰는 구문

talent acquisition

talent acquisition

acquisition of wealth

acquisition of wealth

hostile acquisition

hostile acquisition

자주 혼동되는 단어

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.

📝

사용 참고사항

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.

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자주 하는 실수

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

💡

암기 팁

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

📖

어원

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

문법 패턴

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'.
🌍

문화적 맥락

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

빠른 퀴즈

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

정답!

정답은: acquisition

관련 단어

anticisist

C1

To actively challenge, subvert, or dismantle cisnormative assumptions and institutional gender binaries. This verb describes the proactive process of advocating for gender-diverse perspectives by questioning established social norms.

intermovy

C1

The dynamic and reciprocal movement or exchange occurring between different groups, systems, or states. It specifically highlights the fluid transition and interplay of elements as they shift from one context to another.

exmarist

C1

A person who was formerly a member of the Marist Brothers or the Society of Mary, or a former student who attended a Marist educational institution. It refers to someone who maintains an identity or connection with the Marist tradition after leaving the formal organization.

unmanfy

C1

To deprive someone or something of traditionally masculine qualities, strength, or vigor. It is often used figuratively to describe the process of making a person or a concept appear weak, vulnerable, or less assertive than expected.

obvolvence

C1

The state or condition of being wrapped, enveloped, or enshrouded by a surrounding layer. It is used both literally in biological contexts to describe a covering and metaphorically to describe being obscured or hidden.

oblucation

C1

To render something obscure, unclear, or unintelligible, especially through the use of complex language or ambiguous details. It involves intentionally making a concept difficult to perceive or understand to hide the truth or avoid directness.

overprivine

C1

A formal noun referring to the state or condition of possessing excessive social or economic privilege, often to the point where it diminishes one's ability to empathize with others. It describes a structural or individual abundance of advantages that creates a disconnect from the realities of the less fortunate.

intrapaty

C1

Refers to activities, discussions, or conflicts occurring within a single political party rather than between different parties. It describes the internal dynamics, factionalism, or cohesion among members of the same political organization.

subvadful

C1

To subvadful means to perform a comprehensive and intensive verification of the fundamental layers of a system, argument, or physical structure. It implies a deep-dive analysis that goes beyond surface-level inspection to ensure that hidden foundations are entirely secure and functional.

dislegly

C1

A test-specific term used to describe something that is not permitted by law or established rules. It characterizes actions, behaviors, or documents that violate a formal code or legal standard within a controlled linguistic simulation.

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