vt.

1. 買，購買
   He purchased this stamp at an auction.

   他在拍賣會中購得這枚郵票。

2. 贏得，獲得，努力取得
   We treasure this dearly purchased victory.

   我們珍惜這次以慘重的代價換來的勝利。

3. 用起重裝置舉起（或移動）

n.

1. 買，購買[U][C]
   He worked all summer to save money for the purchase of a piano.

   他工作了一整個夏天，為的是存錢買架鋼琴。

2. 所購之物[C]
   He filled the car with his purchases.

   他把買的東西裝滿車子。

3. 緊抓，緊繫
   He got a purchase on a branch until we came to his rescue.

   他緊緊抓住一根樹枝直到我們把他救下來。

4. （地產的）年租，年收益
5. 起重裝置

v.

1. buy (something).
2. Nautical  haul up (a rope, cable, or anchor) by means of a pulley or lever.

n.

1. the action of buying.
   ▸a thing bought.
   ▸Law  the acquisition of property by one's personal action rather than by inheritance.
2. firm contact or grip.
3. a pulley or similar device for moving heavy objects.
4. archaic the annual rent or return from land.