VOA慢速英语:Getting to Know the Verb 'Get'

verb - n. a word that is usually one of the main parts of a sentence and that expresses an action, an occurrence, or a state of being

phrasal verb - n. a group of words that functions as a verb and is made up of a verb and a preposition, an adverb, or both

obtain - v. to gain or get, usually by effort

acquire - v. to come to own something

fetch - v. to go after and bring back someone or something

clue - n. something that helps a person find something, understand something, or solve a mystery or puzzle

intend - v. to have something in your mind as a purpose or goal

guess - v. to form an opinion or give an answer about something when you do not know much or anything about it

sofa - n. a long and comfortable piece of furniture on which a person can sit or lie down

immerse - v. to put (something) in a liquid so that all parts are completely covered