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groom

UK //ɡruːm//US //ɡruːm//

词源

源自中古英语 grom(意为男孩、仆人),可能与古英语 grōwan(生长)有关。14世纪开始指照看马匹的人,16世纪后发展出新郎的含义。

noun

❶ 指新郎,即婚礼中即将或刚刚结婚的男子。通常穿着正式礼服,在婚礼仪式中扮演重要角色。

“The groom looked nervous as he waited for his bride.”

(新郎在等待新娘时显得很紧张。)

“The groom's family hosted a rehearsal dinner the night before the wedding.”

(新郎家人在婚礼前一晚举办了彩排晚宴。)

❶ 指马夫,即负责照顾马匹的人。工作包括清洁、喂食、梳理马匹毛发等日常照料。

“The groom brushed the horse's coat until it shone.”

(马夫把马的皮毛刷得发亮。)

“A good groom knows each horse's personality and habits.”

(一个优秀的马夫了解每匹马的个性和习惯。)

同义词:bridegroom, stablehand, equerry

verb

❶ 指精心打扮或准备,常带有使外表整洁得体的含义。可用于人或动物,也引申为培养或训练某人。

“The cat grooms itself several times a day.”

(这只猫每天会自己梳理毛发好几次。)

“He spent an hour grooming before the job interview.”

(他在工作面试前花了一小时打扮自己。)

同义词:prepare, train, primp, cultivate

常见短语

grooming room — 指专门用于整理仪容的房间,常见于婚礼场地或马厩等场所。

“The bride and groom each had their own grooming room before the ceremony.”

(婚礼仪式前,新娘和新郎各有自己的化妆间。)