1、particular
特定的;特指的
I remembered a particular story about a postman who was a murderer.
我記得有個故事,講的是一個郵遞員殺人的事情。
I have to know exactly why it is I'm doing a particular job.
我必須明確知道我為什么要做特定的一項工作。
特殊的;特別的;獨特的
I have a particular responsibility to ensure I make the right decision.
我肩負特殊責任,必須確保自己作出的決定是正確的。
Fatigue is a particular problem for women.
疲勞是女性特有的問題。
格外的;特別的;尤其的
Particular emphasis will be placed on oral language training.
將會特別強調口語訓練。
2、acquire
獲得;購得
General Motors acquired a 50% stake in Saab for about $400m.
通用汽車公司以大約4億美元的價格購得了薩博汽車公司50%的股份。
I recently acquired some wood from a holly tree.
最近我從一棵冬青樹上弄了些木料。
獲得(技能);養成(習慣)
I've never acquired a taste for wine.
我一向喝不慣葡萄酒。
Having read the book, she will be able to pass on the acquired knowledge to trainee teachers.
讀完此書,她便能將從書中所得傳授給實習教師。
后天養成的愛好;培養出來的興趣
Broad beans are very much an acquired taste.
要慢慢適應才能吃得慣蠶豆。
Living alone is an acquired taste.
獨處是一種修得的境界。