procure
Significado: To obtain something, especially with effort or through a formal process; widely used in business and government for the acquisition of goods, services, or resources.
Procure is more formal than 'buy' or 'get' and implies a structured or deliberate acquisition process. In government and corporate contexts, 'procurement' is the standard term for purchasing. Common collocations include 'procure supplies,' 'procure funding,' and 'procurement process.' In legal contexts, 'procure' can also mean to arrange or bring about something, including illicit activities.
Ejemplos
- The Ministry of Defence procured new armoured vehicles through a competitive tendering process. 国防部通过竞争性招标程序采购了新型装甲车辆。El Ministerio de Defensa adquirió nuevos vehículos blindados mediante un procedimiento de licitación pública.国防省は競争入札を通じて新型装甲車両を調達した。국방부는 경쟁 입찰 절차를 통해 새로운 장갑차량을 조달했다.
- The hospital struggled to procure sufficient quantities of personal protective equipment during the pandemic. 疫情期间,医院难以采购到足够数量的个人防护设备。El hospital tuvo dificultades para obtener cantidades suficientes de equipos de protección individual durante la pandemia.パンデミック中、病院は十分な量の個人防護具の調達に苦戦した。팬데믹 기간 동안 병원은 충분한 양의 개인 보호 장비를 조달하는 데 어려움을 겪었다.
- Investigators allege that the firm procured the contracts through bribery of local officials. 调查人员指控该公司通过贿赂当地官员获取了合同。Los investigadores alegan que la empresa consiguió los contratos mediante el soborno de funcionarios locales.捜査当局は、同社が地元当局者への贈賄によって契約を獲得したと主張している。수사 당국은 해당 기업이 지방 관리들에 대한 뇌물을 통해 계약을 획득했다고 주장하고 있다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: business, government, legal
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Latin prōcūrāre (to take care of, manage), from prō- (on behalf of) and cūrāre (to care for). Entered English in the 13th century via Old French procurer.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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