新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

groom

英  [gruːm]
    

[NOUN, VERB]

    NOUN. 名词
  • grooms

    1[C 可数名词] 新郎

    A groom is the same as a bridegroom.

    双语例句

    例:

    the bride and groom.

    新娘和新郎。

    2[C 可数名词] 马夫

    A groom is someone whose job is to look after the horses in a stable and to keep them clean.

    VERB. 动词
  • grooms , grooming , groomed

    1[T 及物动词] 给(动物)梳毛刷洗

    If you groom an animal, you clean its fur, usually by brushing it.

    双语例句

    例:

    The horses were exercised and groomed with special care.

    这些马接受专门训练,鬃毛也被精心刷洗梳理。

    2[T 及物动词] 培训

    If you are groomed for a special job, someone prepares you for it by teaching you the skills you will need.

    双语例句

    例:

    George was already being groomed for the top job.

    乔治早已在为担任该要职接受培训。