🇬🇧🇨🇳 achieve - 达到 : English Lesson

Meaning of "achieve" ("达到"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

To achieve means to reach a goal after you try hard for it. When you achieve something, you finish it or make it happen, even if it was difficult. You might achieve a high score on a test, achieve learning to ride a bike, or achieve cleaning your messy room. It’s about not giving up, working toward your goal, and then finally succeeding.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

I achieved reading a whole chapter book, and my brain demanded a snack and a vacation.

Our class achieved total silence for five seconds before someone dramatically sneezed like a trumpet.

Our dog achieved the impossible: he learned to open doors but still pretends he can’t hear the word “bath.”

The toddler achieved putting on his own shoes, but both of them were on the same foot and he was proud anyway.

Scientists achieved landing people on the Moon, which means humans have literally played in dust that no one had ever stepped on before.

A girl wants to achieve a long ride on her blue bike. She tries to achieve the first big push. She falls, gets up, and works to achieve a good ride. Her dad helps, and she keeps trying to achieve the end of the road. At last she rings the bell and can achieve a wide smile.

This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.

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