1、particular
特定的;特指的
I remembered a particular story about a postman who was a murderer.
我记得有个故事,讲的是一个邮递员杀人的事情。
I have to know exactly why it is I'm doing a particular job.
我必须明确知道我为什么要做特定的一项工作。
特殊的;特别的;独特的
I have a particular responsibility to ensure I make the right decision.
我肩负特殊责任,必须确保自己作出的决定是正确的。
Fatigue is a particular problem for women.
疲劳是女性特有的问题。
格外的;特别的;尤其的
Particular emphasis will be placed on oral language training.
将会特别强调口语训练。
2、acquire
获得;购得
General Motors acquired a 50% stake in Saab for about $400m.
通用汽车公司以大约4亿美元的价格购得了萨博汽车公司50%的股份。
I recently acquired some wood from a holly tree.
最近我从一棵冬青树上弄了些木料。
获得(技能);养成(习惯)
I've never acquired a taste for wine.
我一向喝不惯葡萄酒。
Having read the book, she will be able to pass on the acquired knowledge to trainee teachers.
读完此书,她便能将从书中所得传授给实习教师。
后天养成的爱好;培养出来的兴趣
Broad beans are very much an acquired taste.
要慢慢适应才能吃得惯蚕豆。
Living alone is an acquired taste.
独处是一种修得的境界。