precondition
US /ˌpriː.kənˈdɪʃ.ən/
UK /ˌpriː.kənˈdɪʃ.ən/
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先决条件, 前提
a condition that must be fulfilled before other things can happen or be done
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A good education is a precondition for success.
良好的教育是成功的先决条件。
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Meeting the safety standards is a precondition for operating the machinery.
符合安全标准是操作机械的先决条件。
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预先决定, 预先影响
to influence or determine (something) in advance
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His early experiences preconditioned him to be cautious.
他早期的经历预先决定了他要谨慎。
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The training program aims to precondition athletes for intense competition.
训练计划旨在预先训练运动员以应对激烈的比赛。