新东方考研英语词汇辨析：acquisition, obtain, get和gain
acquisition n.获得, 获得物
解析:【衍】acquire vt.获得, 学到
【同】get, gain, obtain
【辨析】get的概括性最强,包括了这里讨论的每一种情况;
acquire vt.获得, 学到
acquire a good reputation 得了好名
obtain用于正式文体强调挑选某物;
eg:to obtain and act upon the opinion ( s ) of the judges
获得和执行与副审们之意见。
gain指在寻求过程中付出了代价,也可指武力夺取;
如No pain, no gain.
acquire是一种逐渐习得的过程,这过程持续而缓慢.
如the acquisition of the English ability