1 condition /kənˈdɪʃən/ noun plural conditions
plural conditions
Learner's definition of CONDITION
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[noncount] : a way of living or existing生存状态;情形 2
: the state in which something exists : the physical state of something状态;状况 [count]
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[singular] : the physical or mental state of a person or animal(身体或精神的)状态,情况 -
The driver was taken to the hospital where he was reported to be in (a) good/stable/critical condition.司机被送进了医院,据说他情况良好/稳定/危险。
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Their weakened condition makes them more likely to get sick.他们体质虚弱,更容易生病。
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He can't drive in that condition. [=he is too drunk, ill, upset, etc., to drive]他在那种情况下无法开车。
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The players are all in excellent physical condition. [=shape]队员们的身体状况都非常好。
◊ If you are in no condition to do something, you are not physically or mentally able to do it.(体力或精神上)不能做
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I was in no condition to go to work yesterday. [=I was too sick to go to work]昨天我的身体状况不允许我去上班。
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He is in no condition to drive. [=he is too drunk, ill, etc., to drive]他现在的状况没法开车。
◊ If you are in condition or in good/excellent (etc.) condition, you are strong and healthy.健壮
◊ If you are out of condition or in poor/bad (etc.) condition, you are not strong and not ready to work or play a sport.健康状况不佳
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[count] : a sickness or disease that a person has for a long time长期疾病 -
He was born with a serious heart condition.他患有严重的先天性心脏病。
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hereditary/genetic conditions遗传病
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The condition is often fatal.这种病常常是致命的。
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Her medical condition made it impossible for her to walk.她身体状况不好,无法走路。
5 conditions [plural]
a : the situation in which someone or something lives, works, etc.(生活、工作等的)环境,条件 -
The organization is working to improve conditions for the poor by providing them with jobs, health care, and better housing.这个组织正致力于改善穷人的生活境况,给他们提供工作、医疗保健和更好的住房。
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They need better living conditions.他们需要更好的生活环境。
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Companies must provide safe working conditions for their employees.公司必须给员工提供安全的工作环境。
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This type of plant can live in very dry conditions.这种植物可以在极干旱的环境中生长。
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Both teams had trouble with the difficult playing conditions.两个队都不适应这种糟糕的比赛环境。
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dangerous driving conditions危险的驾驶环境
b : the things that affect the way something is or happens : the characteristics of a situation条件;形势 -
The President discussed the social and economic conditions of the country.总统讨论了国家的社会和经济形势。
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New policies have made conditions more favorable for small businesses.新政策对小企业更有利。
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Scientists controlled the conditions of the experiment.科学家们控制着实验的条件。
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Under certain conditions [=in certain circumstances], it is possible to take the test at a later date.在某些条件下,缓考是可以的。
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I will only take the job under the right set of conditions.只有所有的条件都合适,我才会接受这个工作。
c : the type of weather that occurs at a particular time天气情况 -
weather/atmospheric conditions天气/大气情况
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The area is experiencing cold/dry conditions.这一地区正在经受寒冷/干旱天气。
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severe drought conditions严重干旱的天气
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[count] : something that you must do or accept in order for something to happen条件;条款 -
The buyer must meet the terms and conditions of the contract.买方必须遵循合同上的条款。
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It was a condition of employment that I join the union. [=I had to join the union in order to get the job]得到这份工作的条件是我得加入工会。
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You can go on one condition: you have to finish your homework. [=you can go only if you finish your homework]你要去的话有个条件:你得先做完作业。
◊ If you agree to do something on (the) condition that something happens, you will do it only if that thing happens.条件是
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She spoke on the condition that she not be identified. = She spoke on condition of anonymity.她在不公开姓名的条件下讲了话。
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He taught me the trick on condition that I never tell anyone else how to do it.在我答应决不告诉他人的条件下,他教了我那个技巧。
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[count] : something that must happen or exist in order for something else to happen(先决)条件;前提 —
usually + for or of
under no condition
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used to say that something is definitely not allowed无论如何都不;决不 2 condition /kənˈdɪʃən/ verb
conditions; conditioned; conditioning
2 condition
/kənˈdɪʃən/
verb
conditions; conditioned; conditioning
Learner's definition of CONDITION
[+ object]
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: to train or influence (a person or an animal) to do something or to think or behave in a certain way because of a repeated experience训练,影响(人或动物)—
often used as (be) conditioned常用作(be) conditioned -
an experiment in which mice are conditioned to press a button in order to receive food训练老鼠按键取食的实验
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People have been conditioned to expect immediate results.人们已习惯于期望立竿见影的效果。
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conditioned behavior/responses/reflexes条件性行为;条件反应/反射
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: to make (something, such as hair or leather) softer and less dry by applying a liquid护理,养护(头发或皮革)
be conditioned on/upon
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used to say that something will happen only if something else also happens条件是;前提是