obtain

vt.

1. 得到，获得
   He failed to obtain a scholarship.

   他没有获得奖学金。

   They obtained a loan from the government.

   他们从政府那里得到一笔贷款。

vi.

1. 得到公认；通用；流行；存在
   Those conditions no longer obtain.

   那些情形已不存在。

   The custom still obtains in some areas.

   某些地区仍保留着这一习俗。