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.
So how are you, Wang Bing. Are you excited about your new job?
你过得怎么样,王兵?得到新工作你高兴吗?
It can copy a long report and sort the copies and pin them together.
现它可以复印长篇的报告,把复印件分类,并装订起来。
Among the different types of bee, it is the honey bee that has most interested scientists because of the language they use to communicate with each other.