condition
noun
verb
kənˈdɪʃən noun
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SITUATION
条件
the situation in which people live or work, especially the physical things that affect the quality of their lives 〔生活或工作的〕条件 plural 复数
Conditions in the prison were atrocious.
这座监狱的条件糟透了。
living/working conditions
an attempt to improve living conditions for the working classes
为工人阶级改善生活条件的尝试
Poor working conditions lead to demoralized and unproductive employees.
工作条件差导致雇员士气低落，生产力低下。
in appalling/overcrowded/dreadful etc conditions
These children work 70 metres below ground in appalling conditions.
这些儿童在 70 米深的地下劳动，条件极其恶劣。
In May, staff went on strike, demanding better pay and conditions .
5 月份，员工举行罢工，要求提高工资和改善工作条件。
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WEATHER
天气
the weather at a particular time, especially when you are considering how this affects people 〔尤指对人产生影响的某一特定时间的〕天气情况 plural 复数
The conditions during the first half of the match were appalling.
比赛上半场时的天气情况很糟糕。
cold/windy/icy etc conditions
In cold conditions you’ll need a sleeping bag with a hood.
在寒冷的天气情况下，你需要一个带头套的睡袋。
the worsening weather conditions
越来越糟的天气情况
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THINGS AFFECTING SITUATION
对形势产生影响的事情
all the things that affect the way something happens 〔影响某事发生的〕情况，条件 plural 复数
under … conditions
Under normal conditions, people will usually do what requires least effort.
在通常的情况下，人们一般都会做最省力的事。
Under these conditions, the fire can be rapidly controlled.
在此类情况下，火势很快就能被控制住。
Profits increased by £1.5m, despite the difficult economic conditions.
尽管经济形势不佳，利润还是增长了 150 万英镑。
The combination of rain and greasy surfaces made driving conditions treacherous.
下雨再加上路面有油污使驾车行驶充满了隐患。
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STATE
状态
the state that something is in, especially how good or bad its physical state is 状况，状态 singular 单数, U
in (a) good/poor/excellent/terrible etc condition
The car has been well maintained and is in excellent condition.
汽车一直保养得很好，状况极佳。
The house was in a terrible condition.
这幢房子的情况很糟糕。
[+ of ]
The condition of nuclear plants is a matter of great concern.
核电厂的情况很让人担忧。
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HEALTH/FITNESS
健康状况
how healthy or fit you are 健康状况 singular 单数, U
She is being treated at Walton Hospital, where her condition is described as ‘satisfactory’.
她正在沃尔顿医院接受治疗，健康状况据说是“令人满意的”。
in (a) critical/stable/satisfactory condition
One of the victims was in a critical condition after suffering severe burns.
其中有一名受害者被严重烧伤，情况很危急。
physical/mental condition
If you are uncertain about your physical condition, check with your doctor before trying these exercises.
如果你对自己的身体状况不是很确定，尝试这些锻炼之前先咨询一下你的医生。
‘I’m so out of condition (=unfit) ,’ she panted.
“我的身体状况很差。”她气喘吁吁地说。
an athlete in peak condition
处于巅峰状态的运动员
in no condition to do sth (too drunk, ill, or upset to be able to do something) 〔因醉酒、患病或烦乱而〕不能做某事
I was in no condition to cope with a train journey.
我的身体状况不好，坐不了火车。
Mark can’t possibly drive home in that condition (=when he is so drunk, ill, or upset) .
马克这样的身体状况不可能开车回家。
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AGREEMENT/CONTRACT
协议/合同
something that you must agree to in order for something to happen, especially when this is included in a contract 条款，条件 C
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FOR STH TO HAPPEN
为了让某事发生
7. FOR STH TO HAPPEN 为了让某事发生 （C ）something that must exist or happen first, before something else can happen先决条件，必要前提:
[+ for/of ]
Our goal is to create the conditions for a lasting peace.
我们的目标是为持久的和平创造条件。
Investment is a necessary condition of economic growth.
投资是经济增长必要的先决条件。
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ILLNESS
疾病
an illness or health problem that affects you permanently or for a very long time 长期疾病 C
People suffering from this condition should not smoke.
患有这种疾病的人不应该吸烟。
heart/lung etc condition
She has a serious heart condition.
她有严重的心脏病。
Was he being treated for any medical condition ?
他当时是否因为某种疾病在接受治疗？
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SITUATION OF GROUP
群体状况
the situation or state of a particular group of people, especially when they have problems and difficulties [正式] 〔某一群人的〕状况 singular 单数 | formal
the condition of the poor in our cities
我们城市中穷人的状况
All my paintings are ultimately about the human condition .
我所有的画作归根结底都是有关人类生存状况的。
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NEVER
绝对不
never 绝对不可
On no condition should untrained personnel use the equipment.
未经训练的员工绝对不可使用这一设备。
verb
11 to make a person or an animal think or behave in a certain way by influencing or training them over a period of time 〔通过影响或训练〕使习惯于，使适应; T
People are conditioned by society.
人们受到社会的影响。
condition sb to do sth
Many women are conditioned from birth to be accepting rather than questioning.
许多女性从出生开始就习惯于顺从而不是质疑。
12 to control or decide the way in which something can happen or exist [正式] 控制，制约; 决定; T | formal
What I buy is conditioned by the amount I earn.
我买什么是由我挣多少钱决定的。
13 to keep hair or skin healthy by putting a special liquid on it 保养，养护（头发、皮肤）; I,T
a shampoo that washes and conditions all in one
一种洗发和护发二合一的洗发剂