attain
gb/ətˈeɪn/ us/ətˈeɪn/
B2
英语
~ 4700
义项
0 个义项
动词
B2
action
1
Succeed in achieving something
To get or reach something you want after working for it.
用法模式：
to attain [a goal/result/standard]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'attain' with 'obtain'; 'attain' refers to reaching a goal or level, while 'obtain' means to get something physically or abstractly without necessarily implying effort toward a goal.
近义词
achieve (More common in everyday speech; 'attain' is slightly more formal.)
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accomplish (Often used for completing tasks or objectives; less formal than 'attain'.)
反义词
fail (Means to not succeed in reaching a goal.)
搭配
attain a goal
|attain a standard
|attain success
|attain excellence
|attain mastery
主题
success
|personal development
|work
|core_vocabulary
例句
- After years of training, she attained her dream of becoming a doctor.
- The company attained record profits last year.
- He finally attained the fitness level he had been aiming for.
- Few athletes attain such high levels of performance.
- They attained their target ahead of schedule.
学习者例句
- She attained her goal of learning English.
- He attained a high score on the test.
- We attained our sales target this month.
- She attained her dream job.
- They attained success after many years.
动词
B2
action
2
Reach a level or condition
To get to a certain age, size, or level.
用法模式：
to attain [an age/height/level]
常见错误：
Learners may confuse this use with 'achieve', but here it means physically or figuratively reaching a measurable point, not completing a task.
近义词
reach (More general and common; 'attain' is more formal and often used for milestones.)
反义词
fall short of (Means to not reach a desired level or state.)
搭配
attain maturity
|attain adulthood
|attain full height
|attain speed
|attain rank
主题
measurement
|growth
|progress
|core_vocabulary
例句
- The trees can attain a height of 30 meters.
- He attained the age of 65 before retiring.
- The machine can attain speeds of up to 200 km/h.
- She attained full maturity at age 18.
- The athlete attained peak performance during the competition.
学习者例句
- The boy attained the age of 10.
- This car can attain high speed.
- The tree attained 20 meters in height.
- She attained full health after resting.
- He attained the top level in the game.
语法
词典原形
attain
IPA
GB/ətˈeɪn/
US/ətˈeɪn/
音节与重音
at - tain （2 个音节）
Stress on 2nd syllable (tain)
词形变化
Verb
- Base: attain
- 3rd Person Singular: attains
- Present Participle: attaining
- Past: attained
词族
Forms
attains
verb
attaining
verb
attained
verb
Core family
attainment
noun B2
attainable
adjective B2
Negative and opposite forms
unattainable
adjective
Advanced or less common
attainability
noun
unattainability
noun
相关表达
attain maturity
1/ətˈeɪn mət͡ʃˈʊɹəti/
fixed phrase
Reach full growth or development
To become fully grown or developed.
例句
- The plants attain maturity after two years.
- She attained maturity quickly due to her life experiences.
attain one's goals
1/ətˈeɪn wˈʌnz ɡˈoʊlz/
fixed phrase
Successfully reach personal goals
To succeed in doing what you planned or wanted to do.
例句
- With hard work, you can attain your goals.
- She attained her goals faster than expected.
attain perfection
1/ətˈeɪn pɚfˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
Reach flawless standard
To reach the best possible level of quality.
例句
- The chef worked for years to attain perfection in his dishes.
- The design has attained perfection through many revisions.