Английский

condition

gb/kəndˈɪʃən/ us/kəndˈɪʃən/
A2 Английский
~ 500
Значения
0 значений
Существительное A2 entity
1

state of something or someone

The way something or someone is at a certain time, especially about health or quality.

Модель употребления: [something] is in [adjective] condition
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'condition' with 'situation'; 'condition' refers to the state or quality, not the circumstances.
Синонимы
state (A general term for how something is; slightly broader.) | shape (Informal term, often about physical quality or fitness.)
Антонимы
disrepair (Describes a bad, damaged state, especially for objects.)
Коллокации
good condition |poor condition |physical condition |working condition |mint condition
Темы
daily life |health |objects |core_vocabulary
Примеры
  • The car is in excellent condition despite its age.
  • Her medical condition has improved after treatment.
  • The house was sold in poor condition.
Примеры для изучающих
  • The bike is in good condition.
  • He is in good physical condition.
  • My phone is in bad condition.
Существительное B1 entity
2

requirement for something to happen

Something that must happen or be true before something else can happen.

Модель употребления: [something] is a condition for [something else]
Частая ошибка:
Learners may confuse 'condition' with 'rule'; a condition is often specific to making something possible.
Синонимы
requirement (A more general term for something needed.) | term (Often used in agreements and contracts.)
Антонимы
freedom (Indicates no restrictions or requirements.)
Коллокации
meet the conditions |terms and conditions |strict conditions
Темы
rules |law |business |core_vocabulary
Примеры
  • Payment in advance is a condition for delivery.
  • You may enter the competition under certain conditions.
  • The loan was approved with strict conditions.
Примеры для изучающих
  • You can join under one condition.
  • We must meet the conditions to get the prize.
  • This job has many conditions.
Существительное technical B1 entity
3

illness or medical problem

A sickness or health problem someone has.

Модель употребления: [someone] has [a/an] [adjective] condition
Частая ошибка:
Learners may confuse 'condition' with 'disease'; 'condition' can also refer to long-term states not classified as diseases.
Синонимы
disorder (More clinical; often used for mental or physical health issues.) | illness (General term for being sick.)
Антонимы
health (The absence of disease or illness.)
Коллокации
chronic condition |serious condition |heart condition
Темы
health |medicine
Примеры
  • She suffers from a rare skin condition.
  • The patient is in stable condition after surgery.
  • Asthma is a common respiratory condition.
Примеры для изучающих
  • He has a heart condition.
  • She has a skin condition.
  • My uncle has a serious condition.
Глагол B2 action
4

train or influence behavior over time

To teach a person or animal to act in a certain way by doing something many times.

Модель употребления: to condition [someone/something] to [do something]
Синонимы
train (More general; used for teaching skills.) | program (Implies systematic teaching, sometimes mechanical.)
Антонимы
untrain (To remove learned behavior.)
Коллокации
conditioned response |conditioned reflex
Темы
psychology |training |education |core_vocabulary
Примеры
  • The dog was conditioned to bark at strangers.
  • Children can be conditioned to follow routines.
  • Years of practice conditioned him to react calmly under pressure.
Примеры для изучающих
  • The dog is conditioned to sit when I say 'sit'.
  • She conditioned her cat to use the box.
  • I am conditioning myself to wake up early.
Глагол A2 action
5

treat to improve quality or feel

To put something on hair, skin, or other material to keep it soft and healthy.

Модель употребления: to condition [hair/skin/material] with [something]
Синонимы
treat (General term for applying something for improvement.) | moisturize (Specifically adding moisture, often for skin.)
Антонимы
dry out (To remove moisture and make rough.)
Коллокации
condition hair |condition leather
Темы
personal care |maintenance |daily_life |body
Примеры
  • You should shampoo and then condition your hair.
  • He conditioned the leather seats to prevent cracking.
  • This lotion will condition your skin.
Примеры для изучающих
  • I wash and condition my hair every day.
  • She conditions her skin with cream.
  • He conditions his shoes with oil.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
condition
IPA
GB/kəndˈɪʃən/
US/kəndˈɪʃən/
Слоги и ударение
con - di - tion (3 слога)
Stress on 2nd syllable (di)
Формы слова
Noun
  • Base: condition
  • Plural: condition, conditions
Verb
  • Base: condition
  • 3rd Person Singular: conditions
  • Present Participle: conditioning
  • Past: conditioned
Родственные слова
Forms
conditions noun conditioning verb conditioned verb
Core family
conditional adjective B2 conditionally adverb B2
Related words
conditioner noun
Negative and opposite forms
unconditional adjective unconditionally adverb
Advanced or less common
precondition noun
Выражения

in (good/bad) condition

1
/ˈɪn ɡˈʊdbˌæd kəndˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase

being in a certain state of quality/repair

To be in a good or bad state of quality, health, or repair.

Примеры
  • The bicycle is in perfect condition.
  • After the storm, the roof was in bad condition.

on (the) condition that

1
/ˈɔn ðə kəndˈɪʃən ðˈæt/
fixed phrase formal

'only if' requirement phrase

'Only if' something happens first.

Примеры
  • You can borrow the car on the condition that you fill up the tank.
  • They agreed to help on the condition that their names were kept secret.

stable condition

1
/stˈeɪbəl kəndˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase technical

patient's state not changing quickly

'Stable' means the patient is not getting better or worse quickly.

Примеры
  • The patient remains in stable condition after surgery.
  • She was taken to hospital and is now listed in stable condition.

terms and conditions

1
/tˈɚmz ˈænd kəndˈɪʃənz/
fixed phrase formal

rules in an agreement/contract

The rules you agree to when you make a deal or use a service.

Примеры
  • Please read the terms and conditions before signing.
  • By using this website, you accept our terms and conditions.

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