groom
柯林斯词典
1. N-COUNT A groom is the same as a . 新郎
...the bride and groom. …新娘和新郎。
2. N-COUNT A groom is someone whose job is to look after the horses in a stable and to keep them clean. 马夫
3. V-T If you groom an animal, you clean its fur, usually by brushing it. 给 (动物) 梳毛刷洗
The horses were exercised and groomed with special care. 这些马受到特殊的训练和照料。
4. V-T If you are groomed for a special job, someone prepares you for it by teaching you the skills you will need. 培训[usu passive]
George was already being groomed for the top job. 乔治已经为担任该要职接受培训。
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groom /ɡruːm/ (grooming,groomed,grooms)
剑桥词典
groom verb [T] (CLEAN)
to clean an animal , often by brushing its fur
擦洗,刷洗(动物)
Polly spends hours in the stables grooming her pony . 波莉在马厩里刷洗她的小马,一干就是几个小时。
groom verb [T] (PREPARE)
to prepare someone for a special job or activity
培养,培训,使做好准备
She was being groomed for leadership . 她正在接受培训以担任领导。
[ 动词后面接一个带to的不定式 ] My boss is grooming me to take over his job next year . 我的老板正在栽培我,以便下一年我可以接替他。
groom verb [T] (SEX)
to become friends with a child , especially over the internet, with the intention of committing a sexual offence
(尤指通过互联网)勾引,诱骗,诱奸(儿童) 返回 groom