groom
/ɡruːm/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #3650 in the learning path
梳洗；梳理毛发
Definitions
v. To clean and brush an animal or make yourself neat.
梳洗；梳理毛发
n. A man who is getting married or has just married.
新郎
v. To prepare someone for a particular role or responsibility.
培养；使做好准备
Example
We groom our pony every morning before riding.
我们每天早上骑马前都会给小马梳毛。
Some organisations groom promising employees for leadership roles through structured training and regular mentoring.
一些机构通过系统培训和定期指导，培养有潜力的员工担任领导职务。
Collocations
- groom a horse
- bride and groom
- groom someone for leadership
Word family
- grooming (n.)
- well-groomed (adj.)
Usage tip
培养某人任职用groom someone for a role。
FAQ
- What does groom mean?
- To clean and brush an animal or make yourself neat. A man who is getting married or has just married. To prepare someone for a particular role or responsibility.
- How is groom pronounced?
- UK /ɡruːm/, US /ɡruːm/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
