| 释义 |
† aˈcquiry Obs.
[f. acquire v. + -y2. Cf. inquiry, expiry.]
The process of acquiring; acquirement, acquisition.
1549Chaloner tr. Erasmus, Moriæ Enc. Iiij. b, How muche lesse costeth the acquirey of this felicitee. 1644Vindic. Treat. Monarchy v. 35 This Title got the favour of a great party, and was a maine Meane facilitating his acquirie [of England]. a1677Barrow Serm. (1686) III. vi. 62 No art indeed requireth more hard study and pain toward the acquiry of it. |