acquisition 
英 [ˌækwɪˈzɪʃən]  美 [ˌækwɪˈzɪʃən] 
n. 获得，得到；获得物；收购

例句：
future opportunities for investment and acquisition in Australia and New Zealand 

未来在澳大利亚和新西兰投资置业的机会

the acquisition of land by dishonest means 

通过欺骗性手段对土地的获取

The group employs 6,800, following the acquisition of the engine plant at its Longbridge site. 

该集团在购得设在朗布里奇的发动机厂之后，雇员达到了6,800人。

the acquisition of sth 

某物的获得