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condition noun
⇨ condition (I agree, on one condition.) ⇨ disease (a medical condition) ⇨ health (out of condition) ⇨ situation (working conditions) ⇨ state (in perfect condition) condition noun condition ♦︎ requirement ♦︎ terms ♦︎ provision ♦︎ qualification ♦︎ prerequisite ♦︎ proviso ♦︎ the small printThese are all words for sth that must happen or be agreed to before an agreement can be reached or before sth else can happen. 这些词均表示前提条件、条款。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a condition / requirement / terms / a provision / a prerequisite for sth◆under the conditions / terms / provisions of sth◆with the qualification / proviso that...◆an important condition / requirement / provision / qualification / prerequisite / proviso◆strict conditions / requirements / terms / provisions◆the basic condition / requirements / terms / provision / prerequisite◆a / an absolute / essential / necessary condition / requirement / prerequisite◆special conditions / requirements / terms / provisions◆a legal requirement / provision / prerequisite◆to lay down conditions / requirements / terms / provisions◆to add a provision / proviso / qualification◆to contain a requirement / terms / provisions / qualifications / a proviso◆to accept / observe / comply with the conditions / requirements / terms / provisions◆to satisfy / fulfil the conditions / requirements / terms■ condition [countable] a rule or decision that you must agree to, sometimes as part of a contract or official agreement; a situation that must exist in order for sth else to happen 条件；条款；先决条件；前提◆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.他们愿意提供我们资金，条件是我们要在六个月内偿还。◆ (NAmE) They agreed under the condition that the 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 conditions on the bank.国会可能会迫使这家银行接受苛刻的条件。◆They have agreed to a ceasefire provided their conditions are met.他们已经表态，只要答应他们提出的条件就同意停火。◆Stable political leadership is a necessary condition for economic growth.稳定的政治领导是经济增长的必要条件。■ requirement [countable] (rather formal, especially written) something that you must have, or a standard that you must meet, in order to be able or allowed to do sth 必要条件；必备条件◆What is the minimum entrance requirement for this programme?学习这门课程的基本条件是什么？◆Be sure to check passport and visa requirements with your travel agent.务必要向旅行社问清楚护照和签证的要求。 see also require ⇨ demand verb ■ terms [plural] the conditions that people offer, demand or accept when they make an agreement or contract （协议或合同的）条件，条款◆Under the terms of the agreement, their funding of the project will continue until 2009.根据协议条款，他们为这个项目提供资金，截止到2009年。◆You should check your terms and conditions of employment.你应当核实你的聘用条件。 see also terms ⇨ rate 2 ■ provision [countable] (rather formal, especially written) a condition or arrangement in a legal document （法律文件的）规定，条款◆The Act contains detailed provisions for appeal against the court's decision.该法案有对法庭裁决提起上诉的具体规定。■ qualification [countable, uncountable] something that you add to a statement to limit the effect it has or the way it is applied 限定条件◆I accept his theories, but not without certain qualifications.我接受他的理论，但不无保留。◆The plan was approved without qualification.这项计划获得无条件批准。 see also qualify ⇨ adjust ■ prerequisite / /ˌpriːˈrekwəzɪt/ / [countable, usually singular] (formal) something that must exist or happen before sth else can happen or be done 先决条件；前提；必备条件◆Flexibility of approach is an important prerequisite to successful learning.方法灵活是学习成功的重要先决条件。■ proviso /prəˈvaɪzəʊ; NAmE prəˈvaɪzoʊ/ (plural provisos) [countable] (rather formal) a condition that must be agreed to before an agreement can be made 限制条款；附文；但书◆He agreed to their visit with the proviso that they should stay no longer than one week.他同意他们来做客，但条件是逗留不能超过一周。■ the ˌsmall ˈprint (BrE) (NAmE the ˌfine ˈprint) [uncountable] the important details of an agreement or legal document that are usually printed in small type and are therefore easy to miss （协议或法律文件中易于被忽略但很重要的）小号字印刷的附加条款◆Make sure you read the small print before signing.一定要把小字的附加条款看完再签字。 disease noun ➡ See also the entry for ⇨ illness 另见illness条disease ♦︎ illness ♦︎ disorder ♦︎ infection ♦︎ condition ♦︎ ailment ♦︎ bug ♦︎ complaint ♦︎ virus ♦︎ sicknessThese are all words for a medical problem. 这些词均表示疾病。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a serious / chronic disease / illness / disorder / infection / condition / ailment◆a minor disease / illness / disorder / infection / ailment◆a common / rare disease / illness / disorder / infection / condition / ailment / virus◆an infectious disease / illness / condition / virus◆a childhood disease / illness / disorder / infection / ailment◆to have / suffer from a disease / an illness / a disorder / an infection / a condition / an ailment / a bug / a complaint / a virus / sickness◆to cause a disease / an illness / a disorder / an infection / a condition / an ailment / sickness◆to catch / contract / get / pick up a disease / an illness / an infection / a bug / a virus◆to diagnose / treat a disease / an illness / a disorder / an infection / a condition / an ailment / a virus◆to cure a disease / an illness / a disorder / an infection / a condition / an ailment◆to recover from a disease / an illness / a disorder / an infection / a bug / a virus / a sickness◆to die from / of a disease / an illness / a disorder / an infection / a condition / a bug / a virus◆a disease / an illness / an infection / a virus / a sickness spreads■ disease [countable, uncountable] a medical problem affecting humans, animals or plants, often caused by infection （人类或动植物因感染而引起的）病，疾病◆He suffers from a rare blood disease.他患有一种罕见的血液病。◆The problem was finally diagnosed as heart disease.那个毛病最终诊断为心脏病。◆Measures have been taken to prevent the spread of disease.已经采取了措施预防疾病的传播。■ illness [countable] a medical problem, or a period of suffering from one 病；疾病；患病期◆Have you suffered from any serious illnesses in the past six months?在过去的六个月里你患过什么严重的疾病吗？◆He died after a long illness.他久病不愈而亡。 see also ill ⇨ sick 1 NOTE 辨析 Disease or illness? Disease is used to talk about more severe physical medical problems, especially those that affect the organs. Illness is used to talk about both more severe and more minor medical problems, and those that affect mental health. * disease指较为严重的身体疾病，尤指身体器官的病变；illness既可指较严重的疾病，也可指较轻微的疾病以及精神上的疾病◆heart / kidney / liver disease心脏病；肾病；肝病◆heart/kidney/liver illness ◆mental illness精神病◆mental disease Disease is not used about a period of illness. * disease不指患病期◆He died after a long disease. Illness also means 'the state of being ill'. * illness还可指生病的状态。 ➡ See also the entry for ⇨ illness 另见illness条 ■ disorder [countable, uncountable] (rather formal) an illness that causes a part of the body to stop functioning correctly 失调；紊乱；不适◆This is a rare disorder of the liver.这是一种罕见的肝功能紊乱。◆Most people with acute mental disorder can be treated at home.大多数患急性精神紊乱的病人可以在家里接受治疗。ⓘ A disorder is usually not infectious. Disorder is used most frequently with words relating to mental problems. * disorder通常不具传染性，该词最常与有关精神疾病的词连用◆a / an psychiatric / personality / mental / depressive / eating disorder精神错乱；人格障碍；精神紊乱；抑郁症；进食失调When it is used to talk about physical problems, it is used most often with blood, bowel and kidney, and these are commonly serious, severe or rare. * disorder指身体疾病时最常与blood、bowel和kidney连用，而这些身体疾病多与serious、severe或rare搭配。 ■ infection [countable] an illness that is caused by bacteria or a virus and that affects one part of the body 传染病；（身体某部位的）感染◆He's been off work with a throat infection.他因咽喉感染而歇班。◆Sneezing is the most common way of spreading an infection.打喷嚏是传染疾病的最常见途径。 see also infect ⇨ pass sth on ■ condition [countable] (rather formal) a medical problem that you have for a long time because it is not possible to cure it （因无法治愈而长期患有的）疾病◆Does your child have any kind of medical condition that we should know about?你的孩子患有我们应该知晓的长期疾病吗？◆He suffers from a serious heart condition.他患有严重的心脏病。■ ailment [countable] (rather formal) an illness that is not very serious 轻微疾病；微恙◆Below is a list of common childhood ailments.下面是一份儿童期常见轻微病症的清单。■ bug [countable] (informal) an infectious illness that is usually fairly mild 轻微传染病；小病◆There's a stomach bug going round (= people are catching it from each other).现在流行一种肠胃传染病。■ complaint [countable] (rather formal) an illness, especially one that is not serious, and often one that affects a particular part of the body （尤指不严重，常影响身体某部位的）疾病◆He suffers from a skin complaint called 'rosacea'.他患有一种叫红斑痤疮的皮肤病。■ virus / /ˈvaɪrəs/ / [countable] (informal) a disease caused by a virus (= a living thing, too small to be seen without a microscope, that causes infectious disease) 病毒性疾病；病毒病◆There's a virus going around the office.办公室里流行一种病毒性疾病。ⓘ A more formal way of talking about a virus in this meaning is viral infection. 病毒性疾病更为正式的表达方式是viral infection（病毒性感染）。■ sickness [uncountable, countable, usually singular] (in compounds 构成复合词) a particular type of illness or disease ⋯病；⋯症◆Do you need any travel sickness tablets?你需要晕车药片吗？ⓘ Words that form compounds with sickness include altitude, morning, mountain, radiation and travel. 与sickness构成复合词的词有altitude、morning、mountain、radiation和travel。 health noun health ♦︎ condition ♦︎ fitness ♦︎ well-being ♦︎ shape ♦︎ constitutionThese are all words for sb's physical state and whether they are healthy or unhealthy. 这些词均表示人的健康状况。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆sb's general / physical health / condition / fitness / well-being◆sb's personal health / fitness / well-being◆full health / fitness◆sb's health / condition / fitness deteriorates / improves◆to maintain / regain your health / fitness◆to be in good health / shape■ health [uncountable] sb's good or bad physical or mental state; the state of being physically and mentally healthy 人的身体（或精神）状况；健康◆Exhaust fumes are bad for your health.废气对健康有害。◆Smoking can seriously damage your health.吸烟严重危害健康。◆She was forced to resign because of ill health.她因健康欠佳被迫辞职。◆He has been in poor health for some time now.他最近这段时间身体一直不好。◆She has always enjoyed the best of health.她身体一直很棒。◆Her mental health began to deteriorate.她的精神状况开始恶化。◆He was nursed back to health by his wife.他在妻子的照料下恢复了健康。 see also healthy ⇨ well adj. ■ condition [uncountable, singular] (rather formal) the state of sb's body, especially after they have become ill or injured （尤指生病或受伤后的）健康状况◆You are in no condition (= too ill or injured) to go anywhere.你的身体状况太差，不宜去任何地方。◆The cyclist was in a critical condition in hospital last night.那名摩托车手昨晚在医院生命垂危。◆Her condition is said to be stable.据称她的病情已稳定下来。◆She shouldn't be drinking so much in her condition (= because she is pregnant).她怀孕了，不应该喝这么多酒。■ fitness [uncountable] the state of being physically healthy and strong 健壮；健康◆She has a good level of physical fitness.她身体状况非常好。◆a fitness instructor健身教练 see also fit ⇨ well adj. ■ ˈwell-being [uncountable] general health and happiness 健康；安乐◆Being with my family gives me a wonderful sense of well-being.和家人在一起给我一种安适愉快的美妙感觉。■ shape [usually before noun] (always used with in or into 总是与in或into连用) (rather informal) the state of being fit and healthy 健康◆He's in good shape for a man of his age.对于他这个年纪的人来说，他身体很好。◆I need to get myself into shape for the race on Saturday.我得为星期六的长跑比赛开始热身了。◆She always manages to stay in shape.她总能够保持健康。■ constitution /ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃn; NAmE ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃn/ [uncountable] the ability of sb's body to stay healthy 身体素质；体质；体格◆I have a strong constitution and my stomach can handle anything.我体格强壮，胃口好极了。 situation noun ➡ See also the entry for ⇨ information 另见information条situation ♦︎ circumstance ♦︎ position ♦︎ conditions ♦︎ things ♦︎ the case ♦︎ state of affairsThese are all words for the conditions and facts that are connected with and affect the way things are. 这些词均表示情况、状况、形势。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆in (a) particular situation / circumstances / position / state of affairs◆the general / current / present / real situation / circumstances / position / conditions / state of affairs◆the / sb's economic / financial / social situation / circumstances / position / conditions◆(a / an) normal / unusual / ideal situation / circumstances / position / conditions / state of affairs◆(a / an) favourable / difficult / exceptional / desperate situation / circumstances / position / conditions◆(a) healthy / satisfactory situation / position / conditions / state of affairs◆(a / an) happy / unhappy situation / circumstances / position / state of affairs◆to create a situation / circumstances / conditions◆to describe / explain the situation / circumstances / position / things / state of affairs◆to look at / review the situation / circumstances / conditions / things■ situation [countable] all the things that are happening at a particular time and in a particular place 情况；状况；形势；局面◆You need to consider the present economic situation.你需要考虑目前的经济形势。◆In your situation, I would look for another job.假如我是你的话，我会另找工作。◆He could see no way out of the situation.他找不到摆脱现状的出路。◆You could get into a situation where you have to decide immediately.你可能会遇到不得不立刻作决定的情况。■ circumstance [countable, usually plural] the facts that are connected with and affect a situation, event or action; the conditions of a person's life, especially the money they have 条件；环境；境遇，境况（尤指经济状况）◆Police said there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding the boy's death.警方说关于这个男孩的死亡没有发现可疑情况。◆Under the circumstances (= considering the facts of the situation), it seemed better not to tell him about the accident.在这种情况下，不告诉他这次事故似乎更好。◆Under no circumstances should you lend Paul any money.你无论如何都不能借钱给保罗。◆Grants are awarded according to your financial circumstances.补助金是根据你的经济状况发放的。ⓘ Circumstance [uncountable] is a formal word for 'situations and events that affect and influence your life and that are not in your control'. * circumstance是表达“命运、客观条件”的正式用词◆a victim of circumstance (= a person who has suffered because of a situation that they cannot control) 客观环境的牺牲品◆He had to leave the country through force of circumstance (= events or the situation made it necessary).环境所迫，他只得离开该国。 ■ position [countable, usually singular] the situation that sb is in, especially when it affects what they can and cannot do 处境；地位；状况◆This put him and his colleagues in a difficult position.这使他和他的同事陷入了困境。◆The company's financial position is not certain.这家公司的财务状况不明朗。◆I'm afraid I am not in a position to help you.我恐怕帮不了你。■ conditions [plural] the circumstances in which people live, work or do things; the physical situation that affects how sth happens （居住、工作或做事情的）环境，境况，条件；（影响某事发生的）物质环境◆These neglected children are living under the most appalling conditions.这些无人管的儿童在最恶劣的环境下生活。◆They held a one-day strike to demand improvements in pay and conditions.他们举行了一天的罢工，要求提高工资和改善工作条件。◆Beware of treacherous driving conditions.当心危险的行车环境。NOTE 辨析 Circumstances or conditions? Circumstances refers to sb's financial situation; conditions are things such as the quality and amount of food or shelter they have, or the things that they get from their employer, such as holiday and sickness pay and a pleasant working environment. The circumstances that affect an event are the facts surrounding it; the conditions that affect it are usually physical ones, such as the weather. * circumstances指某人的经济状况，conditions则指伙食或居住的状况，或指雇用待遇，如假期、病假工资和舒适的工作环境等。circumstances是对某事产生影响的相关情况，conditions则通常是物质环境，如天气。■ things [plural] (rather informal, especially spoken) the general situation, as it affects sb 形势；局面；情况；事态◆Things haven't gone entirely to plan.事态没有完全按照计划发展。◆ (informal) Hi, Jane! How are things?喂，简！近来怎么样？◆Think things over before you decide.先把情况考虑周全了再作决定。◆As things stand at present, he seems certain to win.从目前情况看，他似乎胜券在握。◆All things considered (= considering all the difficulties or problems), she's done very well.通盘考虑起来，她做得很好。◆Why do you make things so difficult for yourself?你为什么这样跟自己过不去？ⓘ Things is used more in spoken than written English, and in slightly informal contexts, especially when talking about your personal life (rather than politics, business, etc.). * things较多用于口语而非书面语，而且是不太正式的语境，特别是涉及个人生活而非政治、公务等◆Things are rather difficult at home.家里的情况很困难。◆the political situation政治形势◆political things ■ the case [singular] the true situation 实情；事实◆If that is the case (= if the situation described is true), we need more people.如果真是那样，我们就需要更多的人手了。◆It is simply not the case that prison conditions are improving.监狱条件得到改善的说法绝非事实。 ➡ See also the entry for ⇨ fact 另见fact条■ state of afˈfairs [singular] idiom a situation 事态；情况；形势◆How did this unhappy state of affairs come about?这种不愉快的情况是怎样发生的？ see also state ⇨ state NOTE 辨析 Situation or state of affairs? State of affairs is mostly used with this. It is also used with adjectives describing how good or bad a situation is, such as desirable, happy, sorry, shocking, sad and unhappy, as well as those relating to time, such as present and current. Situation is much more frequent and is used in a wider variety of contexts. * state of affairs主要与this连用，也可与表示情况好坏的形容词（如desirable、happy、sorry、shocking、sad和unhappy）以及与时间有关的形容词（如present和current）连用。situation常用得多，且适用的语境更广泛。 state noun state ♦︎ condition ♦︎ shape ♦︎ repairThese are all words for the quality or qualities that sth has at a particular time, for example whether it is good, bad, new, broken, etc. 这些词均表示状态、状况。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆in (a) ... state / condition / shape / repair◆(a) good state / condition / shape / (state of) repair◆(a) fine state / condition / shape◆excellent condition / shape / repair◆(a) reasonable condition / shape / (state of) repair◆(a) poor / bad state / condition / shape / (state of) repair◆sth's general state / condition / state of repair◆sth's physical state / condition / shape◆sb's / sth's financial / economic state / condition / shape◆to keep sth in (a) ... state / condition / shape / repair◆to get (sth) into (a) ... state / condition / shape■ state [countable] the quality or qualities that sth has at a particular time, for example whether it is generally good, bad, etc.; the fact of having these qualities 状态；状况；情况◆There are serious concerns about the current state of the economy.人们对当前的经济状况非常担忧。◆His teeth were in an appalling state.他的牙齿情况很糟糕。◆Look at the state of this room (= look how messy, dirty, etc. it is)!看看这房间这副样子！◆The government has declared a state of emergency in the flooded regions.政府已宣布洪水灾区进入紧急状态。 see also state of affairs ⇨ situation ■ condition [uncountable, singular] the state sth is in, especially how good or bad its physical state is 状态；状况◆The car was in perfect condition.那辆汽车车况完好。◆The poor condition of our schools should be of concern to all of us.我们都应该关注我们的学校的糟糕状况。NOTE 辨析 State or condition? State is a more general word and is used especially for the quality sth has at a particular time. You use state when you are saying that sth has not been well looked after or is in a mess. Condition is mainly used to talk about the appearance or working order of sth, often when you are saying how old and worn sth is. * state含义较广，尤指特定时间的状况，用于表示某物缺乏照管或凌乱不堪。condition主要指事物的外表或运转状况，常用于表示破旧。■ shape [uncountable] (rather informal) the condition of sth, especially after sth has happened which you would expect to have an effect on it （尤指遭遇某事后的）状况，情况◆What sort of shape was your car in after the accident?你的汽车出过事故以后状况如何？◆The economy is still in pretty good shape.经济情况仍然相当不错。■ repair [uncountable] the condition of sth, especially when you are talking about whether or not sth has been repaired over a period of time （尤指维修的）情况，状况◆Try to keep your vehicle in good repair.尽量让你的车辆保持良好的状况。◆ (especially BrE) The old clock tower is in a poor state of repair.那座老钟楼已经年久失修。ⓘ In this meaning repair is usually used in the phrases in good repair or in a poor state of repair. * repair表达此义时通常用于短语in good repair或in a poor state of repair中。 see also repair ⇨ repair noun |