[N-SING 单数名词]状况；状态 If you talk about the condition of a person or thing, you are talking about the state that they are in, especially how good or bad their physical state is.
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He remains in a critical condition in a California hospital...
他在加州的一家医院里，病情仍然十分危急。
I received several compliments on the condition of my skin...
好几个人夸我的皮肤保养得好。
The two-bedroom chalet is in good condition...
这个两居室的度假小屋维护得很好。
You can't drive in that condition.
你这种状态不能开车。
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[N-PLURAL 复数名词](某事完成或发生的)环境，条件 The conditions under which something is done or happens are all the factors or circumstances which directly affect it.
[usu with supp]
This change has been timed under laboratory conditions...
在实验室条件下测得了这一变化所需的时间。
The mild winter has created the ideal conditions for an ant population explosion.
暖冬为蚁群数量激增创造了理想的条件。
The conditions are ripe for the spread of disease.
这种疾病传播的条件已经成熟。
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[N-PLURAL 复数名词](生活或工作的)条件，环境 The conditions in which people live or work are the factors which affect their comfort, safety, or health.
[usu with supp]
People are living in appalling conditions...
人们的居住条件极其恶劣。
He could not work in these conditions any longer...
他再也不能在这样的条件下工作了。
The conditions in the camp are just awful.
营地的条件简直太差了。
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[N-SING 单数名词](某一群人的)生活状况，境况；(尤指)艰难处境 The condition of a group of people is their situation in life, especially with regard to the difficulties they have.
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The condition of the people could be elevated by a programme of social reform...
人们的生活状况可以通过社会改革方案得到改善。
The government has encouraged its people to better their condition.
政府鼓励人民改善生活状况。
...the human condition.
人类的生活状况
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[N-COUNT 可数名词](尤指写入合同或法律的)条件，条款 A condition is something which must happen or be done in order for something else to be possible, especially when this is written into a contract or law.
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...economic targets set as a condition for loan payments.
作为贷款偿还条件所设定的经济目标
...terms and conditions of employment...
雇用条款及条件
Egypt had agreed to a summit subject to certain conditions.
埃及有条件地同意了一项峰会主题。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]疾病；健康问题 If someone has a particular condition, they have an illness or other medical problem.
[usu with supp]
Doctors suspect he may have a heart condition.
医生怀疑他可能有心脏病。
...a rare condition that causes degeneration of the brain tissue.
引起脑组织变性的罕见疾病
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[VERB 动词](经历或环境)影响，使适应 If someone is conditioned by their experiences or environment, they are influenced by them over a period of time so that they do certain things or think in a particular way.
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We are all conditioned by early impressions and experiences...
我们都受到早年印象和经历的影响。
You have been conditioned to believe that it is weak to be scared...
你习惯性地认为害怕是软弱的表现。
I just feel women are conditioned into doing housework.
我只是觉得女性做家务是习惯使然。
...a conditioned response.
条件反应
conditioning
Because of social conditioning, men don't expect themselves to be managed by women.
由于社会习惯的熏陶，男人不希望自己被女人管制。
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[VERB 动词]保养，护理(头发或皮肤) To condition your hair or skin means to put something on it which will keep it in good condition.
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...a protein which is excellent for conditioning dry and damaged hair.
对干燥、受损的头发有极佳护理效果的蛋白质
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[PHRASE 短语](因病重、烦乱或酒醉而)不能(做某事) If you say that someone is in no condition to do something, you mean that they are too ill, upset, or drunk to do it.
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She was clearly in no condition to see anyone.
很显然，她谁都不能见。
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[PHR-CONJ-SUBORD ]在…条件下；条件是 When you agree to do something on condition that something else happens, you mean that you will only do it if this other thing also happens.
He spoke to reporters on condition that he was not identified.
在不披露身份的条件下，他接受了记者的采访。
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[PHRASE 短语](由于缺乏锻炼而)身体状况不佳 If someone is out of condition, they are unhealthy and unfit, because they do not do enough exercise.
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He was too out of condition to clamber over the top.
他体质太差，爬不到山顶。
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conditionconditionsconditionedconditioningnoun★state of sth 事物的状态1★[uncountable , singular ]the state that sth is in 状态；状况◆to be in bad/good/excellent condition处于糟糕的╱良好的╱极佳的状态◆a used car in perfect condition车况完好的旧车medical 医学上2★[uncountable , singular ]the state of sb's health or how fit they are 健康状况◆He is overweight and out of condition(= not physically fit).他体重超重，健康状况不佳。◆You are in no condition(= too ill/sick, etc.)to go anywhere. 你的身体太差，哪儿都不宜去。◆The motorcyclist was in a critical conditionin hospital last night. 那位摩托车手昨晚在医院生命垂危。3★[countable ]an illness or a medical problem that you have for a long time because it is not possible to cure it （因不可能治愈而长期患有的）疾病◆a medical condition内科疾病◆He suffers from a serious heart condition.他患有严重的心脏病。☞synonyms at
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circumstances 环境4★conditions[plural ]the circumstances or situation in which people live, work or do things （居住、工作或做事情的）环境，境况，条件◆living/housing/working conditions生活╱住房╱工作条件◆changing economic conditions不断变化的经济状况◆neglected children living underthe most appalling conditions生活在最恶劣环境下的无人关注的儿童◆a strike to improve pay and conditions要求提高工资和改善工作条件的罢工☞synonyms at
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5★conditions[plural ]the physical situation that affects how sth happens （影响某事发生的）物质环境，状态，条件◆The plants grow best in cool, damp conditions.这种植物最适合在阴凉、潮湿的环境下生长。◆freezing/icy/humid, etc. conditions冰冻、结冰、潮湿等的气候条件◆Conditions are ideal (= the weather is very good)for sailing today. 今天是扬帆出海的理想天气。◆treacherous driving conditions危险的行车环境rule 规则6★[countable ]a rule or decision that you must agree to, sometimes forming part of a contract or an official agreement 条件；条款；要件◆the terms and conditionsof employment 雇用的条款◆The offer is subject to certain conditions.此项优惠受制于某些条件。◆They agreed to lend us the car on condition that(= only if)we returned it before the weekend. 他们同意借车给我们，条件是周末以前归还。◆They will give us the money on one condition—that we pay it back within six months. 他们给我们提供资金有一个条件，即我们在六个月以内偿还。◆( especially NAmE) They agreed under the condition thatthe matter be dealt with promptly. 他们同意了，前提是要迅速处理这件事。◆Congress can impose strict conditionson the bank. 国会可能会迫使这家银行接受苛刻的条件。◆They have agreed to the ceasefire provided their conditions are met.他们已经同意停火，只要他们提出的条件得到满足。necessary situation 必要的条件7★[countable ]a situation that must exist in order for sth else to happen （先决）条件；前提◆a necessary condition for economic growth经济增长的必要条件◆A good training programme is one of the conditions for successful industry.良好的培训计划是企业成功的先决条件。state of group 群体状况8[singular ]( formal) the state of a particular group of people because of their situation in life, their problems, etc. （某群体的）生存状态，处境◆He spoke angrily about the condition of the urban poor.他愤怒地谈论城市贫民的处境。◆Work is basic to the human condition(= the fact of being alive).劳动是人类生存的基本条件。IDIOMon ˈno condition(US alsounder ˈno condition)( formal) not in any situation; never 无论如何都不；决不◆You must on no condition tell them what happened.你决不能告诉他们所发生的事。☞more at
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n.verb1[usually passive ]to train sb/sth to behave in a particular way or to become used to a particular situation 训练；使习惯于；使适应conditionsb/sth (to sth) ◆the difference between inborn and conditioned reflexes(= reactions that are learned/not natural)先天反应与条件反射的差异◆Patients can become conditioned to particular forms of treatment.病人会习惯某些治疗方式。conditionsb/sth to do sth ◆The rats had been conditioned to ring a bell when they wanted food.这些老鼠已经过训练，想吃食物时就会按铃。2conditionsb/sth to have an important effect on sb/sth; to influence the way that sth happens 对…具有重要影响；影响（某事发生的方式）◆Gender roles are often conditioned by cultural factors.文化因素常常对性别的角色有着重要的影响。3conditionsth to keep sth such as your hair or skin healthy 保持（头发或皮肤等的）健康；养护◆a shampoo that cleans and conditions hair可清洁并养护头发的洗发剂◆a polish for conditioning leather皮革护理油SYNONYMS 同义词辨析condition / stateThe following adjectives are frequently used with these nouns. 下列形容词常与这两个名词连用：~ condition~ stategoodpresentexcellentcurrentphysicalmentalpoorsolidhumannoperfectemotionalnophysicalbetternatural■Stateis a more general word than conditionand is used for the condition that something is in at a particular time. It can be used without an adjective. *state 较 condition 通用，指特定时间的状况，可不加形容词： ◆the present state of medical knowledge目前医学知识的状况◆We’re worried about his mental state.我们担心他的精神状况。。◆What a state this room is in (= very bad).这房间真糟糕。■Conditionis used with an adjective and refers especially to the appearance, quality or working order of somebody or something. *condition 与形容词连用，尤指人或事物的外观、品质或工作状况： ◆The car is in excellent condition.这辆汽车状态好极了。con·di·tion/kənˈdɪʃn; NAmEkənˈdɪʃn/
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1situation conditions [plural] the situation in which people live or work, especially the physical things that affect the quality of their lives: Conditions in the prison were atrocious.living/working conditions an attempt to improve living conditions for the working classesPoor working conditions lead to demoralized and unproductive employees.in appalling/overcrowded/dreadful etc conditions These children work 70 metres below ground in appalling conditions. In May, staff went on strike, demanding better pay and conditions.2weather conditions [plural] the weather at a particular time, especially when you are considering how this affects people: The conditions during the first half of the match were appalling.cold/windy/icy etc conditions In cold conditions you’ll need a sleeping bag with a hood. the worsening weather conditions3things affecting situation conditions [plural] all the things that affect the way something happensunder ... conditions Under normal conditions, people will usually do what requires least effort. Under these conditions, the fire can be rapidly controlled. Profits increased by £1.5m, despite the difficult economic conditions. The combination of rain and greasy surfaces made driving conditions treacherous.4state [singular, uncountable] the state that something is in, especially how good or bad its physical state isin (a) good/poor/excellent/terrible etc condition The car has been well maintained and is in excellent condition. The house was in a terrible condition.condition of The condition of nuclear plants is a matter of great concern.5health/fitness [singular, uncountable] how healthy or fit you are: She is being treated at Walton Hospital, where her condition is described as ‘satisfactory’.in (a) critical/stable/satisfactory condition One of the victims was in a critical condition after suffering severe burns.physical/mental condition If you are uncertain about your physical condition, check with your doctor before trying these exercises. ‘I’m so out of condition (=unfit),’ she panted. an athlete in peak conditionin no condition to do something (=too drunk, ill, or upset to be able to do something) I was in no condition to cope with a train journey. Mark can’t possibly drive home in that condition (=when he is so drunk, ill, or upset).6agreement/contract [countable] something that you must agree to in order for something to happen, especially when this is included in a contract: She laid down only one condition: that her name not be revealed.condition for There were strict conditions for letting us use their information. The bank agreed to extend the loan if certain conditions were met. A statement of your terms and conditions of employment can be found in the Personnel Handbook. He was released on bail on condition that he did not go within half a mile of his mother’s address. The application was approved, subject to certain conditions.7for something to happen [countable] something that must exist or happen first, before something else can happencondition for/of Our goal is to create the conditions for a lasting peace. Investment is a necessary condition of economic growth.8illness [countable] an illness or health problem that affects you permanently or for a very long time: People suffering from this condition should not smoke.heart/lung etc condition She has a serious heart condition. Was he being treated for any medical condition?► see thesaurus at
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9situation of group [singular] formal the situation or state of a particular group of people, especially when they have problems and difficulties: the condition of the poor in our cities All my paintings are ultimately about the human condition.10never on no condition never: On no condition should untrained personnel use the equipment.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 6verbslay down/set/impose conditions (=say what someone must agree to)· They laid down certain conditions before agreeing to the ceasefire.attach a condition (=say that an agreement depends on something)· Only one condition was attached to this agreement.accept/agree to conditions· He refused to accept the conditions set by the rebel leader.meet/satisfy/fulfil a condition (=do what has been agreed)· In order to get a state pension, you must satisfy certain conditions.comply with/observe a condition (=act according to a condition)· You must agree to comply with the bank’s conditions before you can get a loan.adjectivesa strict condition· The US agreed to give financial aid, with a number of strict conditions.phraseson condition that formal (=only if a particular thing is agreed to)· The police released him on condition that he return the following week.on one condition (=only if one particular thing is agreed to)· You can go, but only on one condition - you have to be back by eleven.on certain conditions· He said we could rent the house from him on certain conditions.terms and conditions (=what a contract says must be done)· Before you buy online, make sure you read the terms and conditions.be subject to a condition (=depend on a particular thing that must be done)· Permission to build on the land will be subject to certain conditions.a breach of (a) condition (=an act of not doing what has been agreed)· You can sue the company for a breach of condition.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 8ADJECTIVES/NOUN + conditiona medical condition· She has an unusual medical condition.a heart/lung/skin etc condition· I’m taking some medicine for a heart condition.a chronic condition (=continuing for a long time and not possible to cure)· People with chronic medical conditions need long-term care.a common condition· Depression is a very common condition.a rare condition· He had a rare condition which made all his hair fall out.a genetic/hereditary condition (=that is passed from parent to child)· The disease is a genetic condition that eventually causes blindness.a life-threatening condition (=that may cause death)· The surgery repaired a potentially life-threatening heart condition.verbshave a condition· The baby has a rare skin condition.suffer from a condition· He has suffered from this condition for many years.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 1adjectivesworking conditions· An office must be able to provide safe working conditions.living conditions· Living conditions in the camp were dreadful.physical conditions· Many teachers have to work in poor physical conditions.poor conditions· The refugees are living in camps in very poor conditions.appalling/dreadful conditions (=very bad)· Some of the animals were being kept in appalling conditions.overcrowded/crowded conditions· Families here are living in dirty, overcrowded conditions.insanitary/unhygienic conditions (=dirty)· Diseases spread quickly among people living in insanitary conditions.cramped conditions (=without enough space)· The hostages were held in extremely cramped conditions.inhumane conditions· Live animals were transported under inhumane conditions.THESAURUS– Meaning 4the condition of somethingcondition how something looks and whether it is damaged, working etc or not: · The price of used cars varies according to their condition.· How well your plants will grow depends on the quality and condition of the soil.· The house is in very good condition.state the condition of something at a particular time – use this especially when something is in bad condition because it has not been well looked after: · One of the things people complain of most is the state of the sidewalks.· When I got back home, I was horrified to see what a terrible state the kitchen was in.in bad conditionin (a) bad/terrible/awful condition (also in a bad state especially British English) if something is in bad condition, it is damaged, dirty, not working properly, etc: · The road was in a very bad condition.· The inspectors said the bridge was in a bad state and potentially dangerous.shabby used especially about clothes, furniture, or buildings that are in bad condition because they are old and have been used a lot: · His clothes were shabby and ill-fitting.· They lived in a shabby one-room apartment.tattered used about clothes or books that are old and torn: · The old man clutched a tattered copy of ‘War and Peace’.· The shirt was now tattered beyond recognition.dilapidated used about a building that is in very bad condition because it has not been looked after: · He shared a dilapidated house with five other people.· The hotel looked slightly dilapidated.run-down used about a building or area that is in bad condition, especially because the people who live there do not have enough money to look after it properly: · He found lodgings at a run-down motel.· We lived in a run-down part of the city.derelict used about something such as a house or piece of land that is in very bad condition, because it has been empty for a very long time: · In the middle of town is a derelict building that used to be the school.· The land behind the factory is stony and derelict.battered used about something that is old and in bad condition because it has been used a lot and treated roughly: · There was nothing in his office except for a few battered chairs.· Alex and Lisa used to drive around town in a battered old Fiat Uno.rickety used about furniture and other structures that are in such bad condition that they look as if they would break if you tried to use them: · The staircase was old and rickety.· They sat around the card table on rickety old chairs.· a rickety bamboo fenceclapped-out British English informal, beat-up American English informal [usually before noun] used about a vehicle or machine that is so old that it does not work properly: · She drives an old beat-up Ford.· He was using a clapped-out old typewriter.be falling apart especially spoken if something is falling apart, it is gradually breaking into pieces, because it is old or badly made: · I need some new shoes. These are falling apart.be on its last legs informal if a vehicle or machine is on its last legs, it has been used so much and is in such bad condition that you will soon not be able to use it anymore: · The washing machine was on its last legs.have seen better days informal if something has seen better days, it is not in as good condition as it was: · The carpets, curtains, and cushions had all seen better days but still looked quite pretty.· She lived in an old Victorian house that had certainly seen better days.in good conditionin good condition something that is in good condition is not broken and has no marks or other things wrong with it: · The car hadn’t been used much, and was in very good condition.· The charity is accepting toys and clothing in good condition.in good shape in good condition – used especially about a person or part of their body, or about something that has had a lot of use or is rather old: · Doctor Morrissey told her that her leg was healing well, and was now in very good shape.· To avoid accidents, it’s important to check that all your tools are in good shape before starting.in perfect/mint condition something that is in perfect or mint condition looks as good or works as well as when it was new, especially because it has not been used or touched very much: · The book is over 100 years old, but it’s still in perfect condition.· The car had been kept in the garage for 20 years and was in mint condition.as good as new something that is as good as new is almost as good as when it was new – used about things that have recently been cleaned or repaired: · I’ve just had the bike serviced, and it looks as good as new.
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1[transitive] to make a person or an animal think or behave in a certain way by influencing or training them over a period of time → conditioning: People are conditioned by society.condition somebody to do something Many women are conditioned from birth to be accepting rather than questioning.2[transitive] formal to control or decide the way in which something can happen or existSYN determine: What I buy is conditioned by the amount I earn.3[intransitive, transitive] to keep hair or skin healthy by putting a special liquid on it → conditioner: a shampoo that washes and conditions all in one