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groomed

UK //ɡruːmd//US //ɡruːmd//

词源

源自中古英语grom(意为男孩或仆人),后演变为指照料马匹的人(groom),动词用法始于18世纪,引申出整理外表和培养人才的含义。

verb

❶ 指精心打扮或整理外表,通常用于形容人或动物被梳理得干净整洁的样子。

“The dog was perfectly groomed for the show.”

(这只狗为参加表演被打理得无可挑剔。)

“She always looks well-groomed for work.”

(她上班时总是打扮得一丝不苟。)

❶ 指有计划地培养或训练某人,使其具备特定技能或担任某职位,常含长期准备之意。

“He was groomed from childhood to take over the family business.”

(他从小就被培养来接管家族企业。)

“The young athlete is being groomed for the Olympics.”

(这位年轻运动员正被培养备战奥运会。)

同义词:prepared, trained, primed, coached, mentored

adjective

❶ 形容外表经过精心打理的状态,通常指整洁、得体、注重细节的形象。

“His groomed appearance made a good first impression.”

(他得体的外表留下了良好的第一印象。)

“The groomed trails in the park are perfect for beginners.”

(公园里修整过的小径非常适合初学者。)

同义词:neat, tidy, well-kept, polished, kempt

常见短语

well-groomed — 形容人或动物外表整洁得体,注重仪表细节的状态。

“The well-groomed executive always wore tailored suits.”

(这位衣着光鲜的高管总是穿着定制西装。)