音标：[әb'tein]
vt. 获得, 达到
vi. 流行, 得到公认
【法】 获得, 得到, 达到
在线英汉词典

obtain的短语、例句：

obtain v 1 [Tn, Dn.pr] ~ sth (for sb)get sth; come to own or possess sth (by buying, borrowing, taking, etc) 取得某物; （经买、 借、 拿等）获得, 得到某物
Where can I obtain a copy of her latest book? 在哪里能买到她最新出版的书?
He always manages to obtain what he wants. 他总是有办法得到他想要的东西.
I obtained this record for you with difficulty. 我好不容易为你弄到了这张唱片. 2 [I] (fml 文) (of rules, customs, etc) be in use; exist （指规则、 风俗等）通行, 流行
The practice still obtains in some areas of England. 这种做法在英格兰一些地区仍很流行.