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New words：

obtain /əbˈteɪn/ v. （经努力、正式渠道）获得，得到，获取

详细词源拆解：

前缀 ob-（朝向）+ 词根 tain（抓住、持有）；本义伸手抓住、拿到，引申为通过努力、途径获取事物。

词汇家族

obtain (v. 获取)
→ obtainable (adj. 可获得的，能得到的)
→ obtainment (n. 获得，取得)

Sample Sentences

You obtain good grades through daily hard work.
He obtained a prize in last week’s math contest.
You can obtain more knowledge by reading widely.

obtainable /əbˈteɪnəbl/ adj. 可获得的

All learning materials are easily obtainable here.

obtainment n. 获取，得到

The obtainment of the award made him very happy.

关键使用提醒

1. 及物动词，后面直接加宾语，无需多余介词

   We obtain valuable skills from group teamwork.
   我们在小组合作中习得宝贵技能。

2. 语体区分：obtain 书面正式，写作替换 get 提升文采

   You obtain better results if you review lessons daily.
   每日复习功课，你就能取得更好的成绩。

3. 形容词 obtainable 常作表语，搭配 be obtainable

   Free books are obtainable for every student.
   每位学生都能免费领取书籍。