grooming

• Существительное, обозначающее действие по чистке, расчесыванию и поддержанию внешнего вида себя или животного, например, домашнего питомца.

A noun referring to the act of cleaning, brushing, and maintaining the appearance of oneself or an animal, such as a pet.

uncountable

1. Personal hygiene and appearanceA2formal

   The act of cleaning, brushing, and maintaining one's hair, nails, skin, and overall appearance.

   Уход за собой

   • Good grooming is important for a professional appearance.
   • She spends an hour on her grooming routine every morning.
   • The salon offers a full range of grooming services for men.

   Synonymshygienepersonal careprimpingtoiletry

   Antonymsslovenlinessunkemptness

2. Animal careA2formal

   The practice of cleaning, brushing, and maintaining the coat, nails, and hygiene of an animal.

   Уход за животным

   • Regular grooming keeps your dog's coat healthy and shiny.
   • The cat's grooming habits are very meticulous.
   • He took his horse to the stable for grooming before the show.

   Synonymsbrushingcleaningcombingtendingwashing

3. Manipulative behaviorC1formallegal

   The act of building a relationship with a child or vulnerable person to exploit them, often for sexual abuse.

   Манипулятивное поведение

   • The court convicted him of child grooming.
   • Online grooming is a serious crime.
   • Awareness campaigns help parents recognize signs of grooming.

   Synonymsconditioningenticementmanipulationrecruitmentseduction

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по очистке и поддержанию внешнего вида себя или животного, или подготовки кого-либо к определённой роли или деятельности.

A verb used to indicate the act of cleaning and maintaining the appearance of oneself or an animal, or preparing someone for a particular role or activity.

1. Clean and tidy an animalB1formal

   To brush, clean, and care for the coat or fur of an animal, especially a horse or dog.

   Ухаживать за животным

   • She grooms her horse every morning before riding.
   • The dog needs to be groomed regularly to keep its coat healthy.
   • He spent an hour grooming the pony for the competition.

   Synonymsbrushcleancombcurrytend

2. Prepare someone for a roleB2formal

   To train or prepare someone for a particular job, position, or activity.

   Готовить к роли

   • The company is grooming him for a management position.
   • She was groomed from a young age to become a professional dancer.
   • The coach groomed the young athlete for the Olympics.

   Synonymscoachcultivatementornurtureprepareprimereadytraintutor

   Antonymsdiscourageignoreneglect

3. Make oneself neat and tidyB1formal

   To clean and arrange one's own appearance, such as hair or clothes.

   Приводить себя в порядок

   • He groomed himself carefully before the interview.
   • She spent time grooming her hair for the party.
   • The actor groomed himself in front of the mirror before the show.

   Synonymsfreshen uppreenprimpsmarten upspruce uptidy

   Antonymsdishevelmessmussuntidy