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attainable

UK/ə'teɪnəbl/US/ә'teinәbl/
B2

Definitions

adj.

Able to be achieved or reached

可实现的,可达到的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
at-to, toward
+
tainhold, keep
+
-ablecapable of, worthy of
=attainable

attain (reach a goal) + -able (able to be) = 'able to be reached.' An attainable goal is one within your reach. (Root from tangere 'touch,' not 'hold' — see attain.)

Root tain still carries 87 more words

Common Collocations

  • 1.attainable goal可实现的目标
  • 2.realistic and attainable现实可行的
  • 3.easily attainable容易达到的

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Set yourself small, attainable goals each week.

  • 2.

    Financial independence felt finally attainable.

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