acquisition
n
1 [U] action of acquiring 获得; 得到
the acquisition of antiques, knowledge, a fortune 获得古董, 知识, 财富.
2 [C] thing acquired, esp sth useful 获得物(尤指有用的)
the library's most recent acquisitions, ie books it has obtained recently 图书馆最近增添的书籍
The school has a valuable new acquisition (ie a valuable new teacher) in Mr Smith. 学校来了个生力军(很好的新教师)史密斯先生.
The early climbers were looking for the easiest way to the top, because the summit was the prize they sought, especially if it and never been attained before.