obtain和attain的区别是:

1、作不及物动词时的区别是:

obtain:常见生效被接受。

例句:That unfortunately is the situation that obtains today.

翻译:很不幸,那就是现在常见的情况。

attain:(经过努力)达到,成为。

例句:Man has no power within himself to attain to Buddhahood.

翻译:人自身没有能力达到佛的境界。

2、作及物动词时的区别是:

obtain:取得获得得到。

例句:How can I obtain further information or help?

翻译:我怎样才能获得更多的消息或者帮助呢

attain:获得取得完成到达达到。

例句:I attained a state of calmness and confidence.

翻译:我达到了一种镇定自若、信心十足的状态。