groom

• 名词，指即将结婚或刚刚结婚的男子，也指照看马匹的人。

A noun referring to a man who is about to be married or has just been married, or a person who tends to horses.

1. BridegroomA2formal

   A man who is about to be married or has just been married.

   新郎

   • The groom looked nervous as he waited at the altar.
   • She walked down the aisle to meet her groom.
   • The groom gave a heartfelt speech at the reception.

   同义词bridegroom

2. Horse caretakerB1formal

   A person employed to take care of horses, including feeding, cleaning, and exercising them.

   马夫

   • The groom brushed the horse's mane before the race.
   • He worked as a groom at the stables for many years.
   • The groom prepared the horses for the morning ride.

   同义词hostlerostlerstableman

• 动词，指清洁和保持自己或动物外表的动作，也指培养或训练某人担任某种角色或从事某项活动。

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.

   给动物梳理毛发

   • 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.

   同义词brushcleancombcurrytend

2. Prepare someone for a roleB2formal

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

   培养担任某职位

   • 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.

   同义词coachcultivatementornurtureprepareprimereadytraintutor

   反义词discourageignoreneglect

3. Make oneself neat and tidyB1formal

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

   打扮自己

   • 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.

   同义词freshen uppreenprimpsmarten upspruce uptidy

   反义词dishevelmessmussuntidy