| 单词 | condition |
| 释义 | condition —condition /kənˈdɪʃ.ən/ noun (AGREED LIMIT) C1 [C] an arrangement that must exist before something else can happen: » One of the conditions in the contract is that we don't build on the land.» We're not in a position to make/set any conditions - we'll have to accept what they offer us.» Under the conditions of the agreement, she must vacate the house on 12 July .Thesaurus+: ↑Range and limitson (the) condition thatB2 only if: » I'll come to the party on the condition that you don't wear those ridiculous trousers!Thesaurus+: ↑Limiting and restricting , ↑Preventing and impedingWord partners for condition (STATE)• ♯in excellent/♯immaculate/♯mint/♯perfect condition• in a ♯critical/♯serious/♯stable condition• the condition ♯of sthWord partners for conditions (STATE)• conditions ♯deteriorate/♯improve/♯worsen• ♯appalling/♯atrocious/♯dangerous/♯treacherous conditions• ♯poor/♯primitive/♯unhygienic conditions• ♯cold/♯icy/♯wet/♯windy conditions• ♯under (harsh/terrible) conditions• conditions ♯for sb/sthWord partners for condition (AGREED LIMIT)• ♯agree to/♯comply with/♯fulfil/♯meet conditions• ♯attach/♯impose/♯set conditions• ♯under the conditions ♯of sth• a ♯necessary condition (for/of sth)Collocations:–Verbs-lu. accept/agree to/comply with/fulfil/meet conditions» Taxpayers will have to meet certain conditions if they are to qualify for extra money.-lu. attach/impose/make/set conditions» They imposed strict conditions on the sale of alcohol.–Prepositions-lu. on condition» Peter was given a place at university on condition that he passed all his exams.-lu. a condition of sth» Staying in the country was a condition of his bail.–Adjectives-lu. a necessary condition (for/of) sth» Disarmament was a necessary condition for the success of the peace negotiations.-lu. strict/stringent conditions» There are stringent conditions attached to membership of the club.• • • Extra Examples:» They will only agree to sign the contract if certain conditions are met.» We had to grit our teeth and agree with their conditions because we wanted the contract.» They had to agree to certain conditions as a prerequisite of being lent the money.» They agreed to raise the trade embargo if three conditions were met.» He set several conditions before agreeing to take the part.noun (STATE) B1 [S or U] the particular state that something or someone is in: » Mum's still got our pram - it's very old, but it's in perfect condition.» They left the flat in a terrible condition - there was mess everywhere.» The hospital say her condition (= state of health) is improving slowly.» He's in no condition (= he is too ill or too drunk) to drive home.Thesaurus+: ↑Conditions and characteristicsconditions [plural]B1 the physical situation that someone or something is in and affected by: » weather conditions» working conditions» The prisoners were kept in the most appalling conditions.» Under what conditions do plants grow best?Thesaurus+: ↑Situations and circumstancesB2 [C] any of different types of diseases: » to suffer from a heart/skin condition» a medical conditionThesaurus+: ↑Disease and illness - general wordsout of conditionF0 not healthy enough for hard physical exercise, as a result of not taking part in sport or other physical activities Thesaurus+: ↑Not fit and healthy , ↑Thin or slender (of people)Word partners for condition (STATE)• ♯in excellent/♯immaculate/♯mint/♯perfect condition• in a ♯critical/♯serious/♯stable condition• the condition ♯of sthWord partners for conditions (STATE)• conditions ♯deteriorate/♯improve/♯worsen• ♯appalling/♯atrocious/♯dangerous/♯treacherous conditions• ♯poor/♯primitive/♯unhygienic conditions• ♯cold/♯icy/♯wet/♯windy conditions• ♯under (harsh/terrible) conditions• conditions ♯for sb/sthWord partners for condition (AGREED LIMIT)• ♯agree to/♯comply with/♯fulfil/♯meet conditions• ♯attach/♯impose/♯set conditions• ♯under the conditions ♯of sth• a ♯necessary condition (for/of sth)Word Builder:–Nouns: condition, precondition, conditioner, conditioning–Adjectives: conditional, unconditional–Verbs: condition–Adverbs: conditionally, unconditionallyCollocations:–Adjectives-lu. adverse/appalling/atrocious/bad/deplorable/difficult/harsh/inhuman/severe/terrible/tough conditions» He drove through appalling conditions to get to the hospital.-lu. dangerous/hazardous/treacherous/unsafe conditions» They were working in hazardous conditions.-lu. poor/primitive/unhygienic conditions» The refugees had to live in primitive conditions.-lu. in excellent/fair/favourable/good/immaculate/mint/optimal/optimum/peak/perfect/pristine condition» This book is almost a hundred years old yet it's still in excellent condition.-lu. in critical/serious/stable condition» The two climbers survived their night on the mountain but remain in critical condition in hospital.-lu. a life-threatening/serious condition» Hypothermia is a life-threatening condition.-lu. breezy/cold/dry/humid/icy/wet/ windy conditions» Icy conditions make driving particularly dangerous at this time of year.–Types-lu. climatic/environmental/weather conditions» Poor weather conditions meant that the flight was delayed.-lu. driving/playing conditions» Playing conditions were so bad, the game had to be called off.-lu. a heart/medical condition» He inherited his heart condition from his father.-lu. economic/financial/market conditions» Management blamed the downturn in profits on depressed economic conditions.-lu. living/material/social/working conditions» The union tried to improve working conditions for its members.-lu. mental/physical condition» These tests assess the patient's mental condition.–Prepositions-lu. under (harsh, terrible, etc.) conditions» The children often had to work under harsh conditions for little or no pay.-lu. conditions for sb/sth» Conditions for workers improved slightly as a result of new legislation.-lu. the condition of sth» Engineers had to inspect the condition of the road after the heavy floods.–Verbs-lu. conditions deteriorate/worsen» Living conditions worsened as the week went on.-lu. conditions improve» Conditions in the camp improved when new supplies arrived.• • • Extra Examples:» There has been no detectable change in the patient's condition.» The inside of the house is in good condition, but externally it's in need of repair.» The car is five years old but is in almost perfect condition.» The hospital said she was in a stable condition following the operation.» Relations between the two countries have been very bad for some time.verb [T] (TRAIN) ↑Verb Endings for condition ► C2 to train or influence a person or animal mentally so that they do or expect a particular thing without thinking about it: » a conditioned reflex/response» [+ to infinitive] Pavlov conditioned dogs to salivate at the sound of a bell.» Women were conditioned to expect lower wages than men.Thesaurus+: ↑Teaching in generalconditioning /-ɪŋ/ noun [U]► F0» Conditioning starts as soon as boys are given guns to play with and girls are given dolls.Thesaurus+: ↑Teaching in generalWord Builder:–Nouns: condition, precondition, conditioner, conditioning–Adjectives: conditional, unconditional–Verbs: condition–Adverbs: conditionally, unconditionally verb [T] (USE CONDITIONER) ↑Verb Endings for condition ► F0 to try to improve the quality or appearance of your hair, skin, etc. by putting a conditioner on itThesaurus+: ↑Care for the hairconditioning /-ɪŋ/ noun [U]► F0» Conditioning starts as soon as boys are given guns to play with and girls are given dolls.Thesaurus+: ↑Teaching in general |
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