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单词 precondition
释义 pre·condition
I. \“+\ noun
Etymology: pre- + condition (n.)
: something that must exist before something else can come about : condition, prerequisite, qualification
 < prepared to negotiate … without any preconditionsNew York Times >
 < the indispensable precondition of success, the support of a united party — M.W.Straight >
II. transitive verb
Etymology: pre- + condition (v.)
1. : to put (a thing) in proper or desired condition in advance or in preparation for some intended treatment or processing
 < precondition the surface of the mineral to be separated — Science >
2. : to put (a person) in preparation for some argumentative presentation or some mental test or shock
 < merchandisers were seeking ways to precondition the customer to buy their product — Vance Packard >
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