We can obtain sugar from beet.

我们可以从甜菜提炼出糖。

The poem obtained a high reputation for him.

那首诗使他得到极高的声誉。

Where did you obtain your knowledge of Chinese history?

你对中国历史的认识是从哪儿得来的？

That theory no longer obtains.

那理论已不合用。

The custom still obtains in some districts.

这风俗在某些地区仍然流行。