groomed

• 形容一个人外表整洁、衣着得体、修饰干净。

Describes a person who is well-dressed, neat, and clean in appearance.

1. Neat and tidy appearanceB1formal

   Having a clean, well-maintained, and polished appearance, especially regarding hair, clothing, and overall presentation.

   整洁的

   • He always looks well-groomed in his business suit.
   • The actor was impeccably groomed for the red carpet event.
   • She keeps her eyebrows perfectly groomed.

   同义词dapperimmaculateneatpolishedsmartsprucetidytrim

   反义词bedraggleddisheveledmessyscruffyshabbysloppyslovenlyunkempt

2. Prepared or trainedB2formal

   Having been prepared, trained, or developed for a specific role or purpose.

   受过培养的

   • The young athlete was groomed for the Olympics from an early age.
   • He was groomed to take over the family business.
   • The candidate was carefully groomed for the leadership position.

   同义词cultivateddevelopeddrilledpreparedprimedtrained

   反义词undevelopedunpreparedunskilleduntrained

• 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