vt.

1. 买，购买
   He purchased this stamp at an auction.

   他在拍卖会中购得这枚邮票。

2. 赢得，获得，努力取得
   We treasure this dearly purchased victory.

   我们珍惜这次以惨重的代价换来的胜利。

3. 用起重装置举起（或移动）

n.

1. 买，购买[U][C]
   He worked all summer to save money for the purchase of a piano.

   他工作了一整个夏天，为的是存钱买架钢琴。

2. 所购之物[C]
   He filled the car with his purchases.

   他把买的东西装满车子。

3. 紧抓，紧系
   He got a purchase on a branch until we came to his rescue.

   他紧紧抓住一根树枝直到我们把他救下来。

4. （地产的）年租，年收益
5. 起重装置

v.

1. buy (something).
2. Nautical  haul up (a rope, cable, or anchor) by means of a pulley or lever.

n.

1. the action of buying.
   ▸a thing bought.
   ▸Law  the acquisition of property by one's personal action rather than by inheritance.
2. firm contact or grip.
3. a pulley or similar device for moving heavy objects.
4. archaic the annual rent or return from land.