| 释义 |
ac·qui·si·tion
\ˌakwəˈzishən\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English acquisicioun, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French acquisition, from Latin acquisition-, acquisitio, from acquisitus (past participle of acquirere to acquire) + -ion-, -io -ion — more at acquire
1. : the act or action of acquiring
< power resulting from the acquisition of wealth >
< the early acquisition of self-control in the matter of fear — Bertrand Russell >
2. : a thing acquired or gained : acquirement, gain
• ac·qui·si·tion·ist \-ə̇st\ noun -s |