
precondition
词源
源自拉丁语 'prae-'(前)和 'conditio'(条件),16世纪进入英语,字面意思是“先决条件”。
noun
❶ 指在完成某件事或达成某个目标之前必须满足的条件或要求,是后续行动的基础或前提。
“A good education is often seen as a precondition for success in life.”
(良好的教育通常被视为人生成功的前提条件。)
“The removal of trade barriers is a precondition for economic growth.”
(消除贸易壁垒是经济增长的先决条件。)
verb
❶ 指事先设定条件或要求,通常用于正式或技术语境中,表示某事物依赖于特定条件。
“The agreement preconditions the release of funds on the completion of the project.”
(协议规定资金的释放以项目的完成为前提条件。)
“Their support is preconditioned on certain policy changes.”
(他们的支持以某些政策变更为前提。)
常见短语
as a precondition — 表示某事作为必须满足的条件,通常用于正式或法律文件中。
“The company requires a signed contract as a precondition for starting the work.”
(公司要求以签署合同作为开始工作的前提条件。)
precondition for success — 指成功所必需的前提条件,强调某因素对成功的关键性。
“Hard work is often cited as a precondition for success in any field.”
(努力通常被认为是任何领域成功的前提条件。)