Janice
what is the difference between obtain and attain？
obtain，attain，acquire，gain all of them have the same meaning“获得”
But what is there to differ between them ?
2011년 2월 11일 오전 6:21
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Obtain means
1.Come into possession of
"How did you obtain the visa?"
2.Receive a specified treatment (abstract)
3.Be valid, applicable, or true
While attain means
1.To gain with effort
2.Reach a point in time, or a certain state or level
3.Find unexpectedly
4.Reach a destination, either real or abstract
cowboy...
2011년 2월 11일
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The main difference is that some mean to get actual things, and others mean to achieve something or reach a goal. To obtain or acquire means to get or buy a physical object (car, house, shoes, MP3 player, etc.). To attain or gain means to get something that is not physical (power, influence, a job, a title, someone's love, etc.).
2011년 2월 11일
Reading the rest of your question, I see some that have not yet been answered.
Obtain and acquire are synonyms.
Attain and gain are sometimes synonyms.
Cowboy gives a very good distinction between obtain and attain.
Sometimes gain is used in a manner that differs from the others. It can also mean to obtain something additional. For instance, when we get heavier, we say "I've gained weight."
2011년 2월 12일
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