procure
v
1 [Tn, Dn.n, Dn.pr]
~ sth (for sb) (fml 文) obtain sth, esp with care or effort; acquire 取得某事物(尤指费心或费力); 获得
The book is out of print and difficult to procure. 那书已绝版, 很难弄到手.
Can you procure some specimens for me/procure me some specimens? 你能替我弄到一些标本吗?
He was responsible for procuring supplies for the army. 他的职责是为部队采办军需品.
2 [I, Tn, Dn.pr]
~ sb (for sb) (derog 贬) find (prostitutes) for clients 为宿娼者介绍(娼妓); 拉皮条
He was accused of procuring women for his business associates. 他被指控为其生意合伙人招妓.
She then immediately spelled the word j-u-m-p for me.
紧接着,她又为我拼写j-u-m-p这个单词。
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