| 单词 | attain |
| 释义 | attain (əteɪn ) Word forms: attains , attaining , attained 1. verb If you attain something, you gain it or achieve it, often after a lot of effort. [formal] Jim is halfway to attaining his pilot's licence. [VERB noun] Synonyms: obtain, get, win, reach 2. verb If you attain a particular state or condition, you may reach it as a result of natural development or work hard to attain this state. ...attaining a state of calmness and confidence. [VERB noun] Synonyms: reach, achieve, realize, acquire Collocations: attain a degree I am now wondering if my basic attempts at cooking helped me to attain that degree, or whether my chemistry degree has helped me to become a more accomplished cook. Times, Sunday Times Read with this premiss in mind the poem becomes coherent and reverent, and most of its allegedly obscure images attain some degree of clarity. The Times Literary Supplement A lot of these students are attracted to a flexible, self-paced method of education to attain their degree. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 An artistic and creative streak lead her to attend performing arts college, and attain a degree in drama. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They have an average total of 1200 hours of training, roughly half being in manual therapy and osteopathy, with no medical specialization before they attain their degree. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He dreams of becoming a herdsman and owning his own ranch, but he believes that to attain this goal, he must first marry. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The efforts to attain this goal are evident by the municipal offices which are located next to a scenic lake and set in landscaped gardens. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He did not attain this goal but collected more than 40 definitions, and within these various concepts identified four elementary strands of creativity. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It seemed as if he would never attain his goal. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 To attain that goal, we shall continue to offer a wide variety of credible and up to date programs. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The ridges never attain the height of the loftiest peaks of the highlands to the east and west. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Present-day crenellated walls date back to the late 17th century and attain the height of 10 meters. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They develop in a rounded shape and attain a height of about 3-4 m. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Despite its regular scrambling habit it may attain a height of 7 to 10 m. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In climates where it can be grown outdoors, it can attain a height of 6 feet. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 We have enough evidence to show that most people do not attain this level. Times, Sunday Times Both attract large numbers of amateur rhythmless and tonally challenged inepts, who attain a level of proficiency just sufficient to sustain maximum annoyance and discomfort at all social gatherings. Times, Sunday Times To attain this level of accuracy the sniper could not engage more than two such targets per minute. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Most systems can attain this level. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 With stringent limitations placed on the emission gases for the automobiles, it became impossible to attain this level of control without the help of on-board computing devices. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 To attain the position of tribune, one only needed to be a member of the ruling class. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They attained their positions through political influence or past experience in the service. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 She attained a position and fired a spread of three torpedoes. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In the middle of the 19th century it had attained the position as the most cultivated of any newly created grape varieties. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Here he attained the position of inspector of branches, an appointment which had an important influence upon his scientific pursuits. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It was also the first research submersible to attain a speed of 10 mph underwater. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It was intended to fit a 1200 hp engine to attain a speed much superior to all existing medium tank types. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The builders hoped to attain a speed of 20 kn with the turbine machinery. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Often the catch car may overshoot its ending position and down itself if it can not attain the speed within parameters. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In the process he was expected to attain a speed in freefall faster than the speed of sound, and reach speeds upward of 1000 mph. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Only relatively light editing was required to attain this standard. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The standard people set for the city was extremely high, and a local gas company was indispensable in attaining this standard. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A fully mature individual harlequin rasbora attains a standard length of two inches (5 cm). Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 My actual level allows me to attain that objective. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 For this reason, and for the literary qualities that were sought in order to attain their objective, they remain of lasting interest for the general reader. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Being in the right place at the right time and whispering in the right ear brings you a step closer to attaining your objectives. The Sun It followed that the legislation appeared to be an appropriate means of attaining the objective that it pursued. Times, Sunday Times It subsequently considered if differentiation on the basis of citizenship was a reasonable means of attaining the objective. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He practiced asceticism for eight months before attaining enlightenment under a pundarika tree. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He attained enlightenment not long after that incident. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 After attaining enlightenment, disciples may also lead others to enlightenment. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He regarded its teachings as the most effective method for attaining enlightenment yet devised, and incorporated its basic schema in a number of writings. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Among humans there are also better and worse conditions for attaining enlightenment. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 And many who were experts at one or another of these arts were enabled by the ex-emperor's interest to attain fame and fortune. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He never attained fame, mainly because he ran away from it with all the energy that his bulky frame could muster. Times, Sunday Times He later attained fame not only as an artist, but as a gunsmith, inventor, and luthier. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 His law firm attained fame throughout the region, partly because he would defend the poor, who could not afford his fees. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Before 1917, deaf people had by default been denied legal autonomy, attaining independence only if they could prove literacy and the ability to orally communicate. The Times Literary Supplement He was drawn towards radical and revolutionary methods of attaining independence. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Some countries just across our borders had decided to do away with the institution of traditional leadership immediately after attaining independence from colonial rulers. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Females attain maturity at 94% of total length, 45 to 50 centimeters. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He will have a life span of about a hundred years, and he will attain maturity at the age of fourteen. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They not only attain maturity and confidence but also shape themselves for the future needs of the world. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The crop attains maturity within six to twelve months after planting in dry-land cultivation and after twelve to fifteen months in wetland cultivation. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Since the storm took place just as the fruit crops were attaining maturity, the storm's effect on farmers was devastating. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 To attain perfection, one must first of all be able not to understand many things. Christianity Today The younger generation may have discovered that they cannot attain perfection. Times, Sunday Times This indeed provided an additional mileage to attain perfection in her musical career. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Then there's the group who want to attain power and office and will do absolutely anything to get it. Times, Sunday Times Some are more able to attract support and attain power. Times, Sunday Times But they also argue that in enabling individuals and groups to attain power over bigger areas, it helped to create organised societies. Times, Sunday Times As a lion, he must ruthlessly eliminate those who helped him to attain power. The Times Literary Supplement Various guilds struggled to attain power, and control key planets. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 More generally, the concept of 'natural law' was invoked to explain how pagans could use their reason to obey a moral code, without managing to attain salvation. The Times Literary Supplement The lights in the water and under trees are believed to help fishes, insects and birds who saw the light to attain salvation. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Spirituals, on the other handthose who obtain this great giftare the only class that will eventually attain salvation. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Directly negates any need for good works to attain salvation. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The exact understanding of what it means to attain salvation varies somewhat among denominations. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Their press was scared: perfunctory and businesslike had been the approach for so long, how could they abandon that and still attain success? Times, Sunday Times The program was designed to help average people attain success with art. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Accordingly, he had to intensify his effort to graduate and attain success. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Both movies were released on the same date but could not attain success. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He attained success, and, having special interest in ophthalmic surgery, gradually restricted his practice to ophthalmic surgery as far as he could. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Once enrolled, they may remain as a cadet until the day before they attain the age of twenty years. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Mature specimens may attain an age of up to 600 years. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 However, some cats may attain the age of 21 years or more. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He was successful again in 1761 and 1762, obtaining in all nine premiums before attaining the age of twenty-one. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 One need not have attained the age of majority to have permission to exercise certain rights and responsibilities. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 At the age of 35 he attained the rank of lieutenant-colonel. Times, Sunday Times By 1945 he had attained the rank of lieutenant-colonel and held a staff appointment. Times, Sunday Times By 1828 he had attained the rank of commander. Times, Sunday Times He attained the rank of brigadier general of militia after the war. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In the militia he attained the rank of general. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 获得常指经过努力 Japanese: 達成する |
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