| 释义 |
achieve
\əˈchēv\ verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Middle English acheven, from Middle French achever to finish, from a- (from Latin ad-) + -chever (from chef, chief end, head) — more at chief
transitive verb
1.
a. : to bring to a successful conclusion : carry out successfully : accomplish
< achieving his purpose >
b. obsolete : to cause to end : make to cease : bring about the end of : finish
2. : to get as the result of exertion : succeed in obtaining or gaining : win, reach, attain
< he achieved greatness >
intransitive verb
: to attain a desired end or aim : reach a certain level of performance
< pupils who fail to achieve after promotion >
Synonyms: see perform, reach |