grooming
US /ˈɡruː.mɪŋ/
UK /ˈɡruː.mɪŋ/
1.
梳理, 打扮
the process of cleaning and maintaining the appearance of a person or animal
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Daily grooming is essential for a healthy coat in dogs.
狗狗健康的毛发需要日常梳理。
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She spends a lot of time on personal grooming.
她花很多时间在个人仪容上。
2.
培养, 训练
the process of preparing someone for a particular role or position
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The company invests heavily in the grooming of future leaders.
公司在未来领导者的培养上投入巨大。
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His early grooming for the political career was evident.
他早期为政治生涯所做的培养是显而易见的。
3.
诱骗, 性侵准备
the act of preparing someone for sexual abuse, often by establishing an emotional connection and trust
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The police are investigating a case of child grooming.
警方正在调查一起儿童诱骗案件。
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Online grooming is a serious threat to young people.
网络诱骗对年轻人构成严重威胁。