acquisition
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/ˌækwɪˈzɪʃn/
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/ˌækwɪˈzɪʃn/
Getting something, like knowledge or a skill.
Language acquisition happens when you learn a new language.
语言习得发生在你学习一门新语言时。
Something valuable that someone buys to add to what they have.
His new painting is a recent acquisition.
他的新画作是最近获得的收藏品。
A company or property bought by someone, often another company, or the act of buying it.
The company's acquisition of a smaller firm helped it grow.
公司收购一家较小企业帮助其发展壮大。