attain /əˈteɪn/ CET4 TEM4 ( attaining, attained, attains )

• 1. 

  V-T If you attain something, you gain it or achieve it, often after a lot of effort. (常指经过努力) 获得 [正式]

  例：

  Jim is halfway to attaining his pilot's licence.

  吉姆快要拿到他的飞行员执照了。