acquired

Definitions

Past participle of acquire used as an adjective, with a sharp contrast sense: 'acquired' = gained after birth, opposed to 'innate / inborn.' This is the key word in 'acquired immunity,' 'an acquired taste,' and 'acquired (vs inherited) traits.'

Common Collocations

• 1.acquired taste后天养成的口味
• 2.acquired immunity获得性免疫
• 3.acquired skills习得的技能

Example Sentences

• 1.

  Strong coffee is an acquired taste.

• 2.

  These skills are acquired, not innate.