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.
You don't keep your word. Why didn't you tell me then? I've been looking forward to it. How can you change your mind at last minute?
你不守信用。为什么那时不告诉我呢?我一直都盼望着它呢。你怎么能在最后时刻改变主意呢?
Some stories are for swallowing. Imagine that you have found a good story, and, what is even more important, the time to enjoy it. You might be on holiday, or on a long train journey. If it is a good book, you might say, It's so good I can't put it dow