acquisition
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
3 / 5My 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.
The museum announced the acquisition of several 17th-century oil paintings.
The museum announced the acquisition of several 17th-century oil paintings.
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
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
My latest acquisition is a rare vinyl record I found at a small shop downtown.
everydayMy latest acquisition is a rare vinyl record I found at a small shop downtown.
The museum announced the acquisition of several 17th-century oil paintings.
formalThe museum announced the acquisition of several 17th-century oil paintings.
Check out my new acquisition—it's the fastest gaming laptop on the market.
informalCheck out my new acquisition—it's the fastest gaming laptop on the market.
The study focuses on the stages of second language acquisition in adult learners.
academicThe study focuses on the stages of second language acquisition in adult learners.
The multi-million dollar acquisition of the tech startup was finalized yesterday.
businessThe multi-million dollar acquisition of the tech startup was finalized yesterday.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
talent acquisition
talent acquisition
acquisition of wealth
acquisition of wealth
hostile acquisition
hostile acquisition
자주 혼동되는 단어
Accumulation refers to the gradual gathering of things over time, whereas acquisition is the specific act of gaining one thing.
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.
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
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
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