condition
condition — 名詞
1. a measure of how good or bad the appearance or quality of a thing, a person, or
狀況；狀態
物品或人的具體樣貌或品質
a measure of how good or bad the appearance or quality of a thing, a person, or their surroundings seems.
The old sofa was in such poor condition that we had to throw it away.
那張舊沙發的狀況太差了，我們只好把它扔掉。
in such poor condition
Buyers were impressed by the perfect condition of the vintage car.
買家對那輛古董車完美無瑕的狀態印象深刻。
perfect condition of
Baraka checked the condition of every tool before starting the repair work.
Baraka 在開始修理工作前檢查了每件工具的狀況。
The building's condition had worsened after years of heavy rain and neglect.
經過多年大雨和疏於維護，那棟建築的狀況變得更糟了。
Items that are not in good condition cannot be returned to the store for a refund.
狀態不佳的商品無法退回商店退款。
文法句型
be in + adj + condition
in (a) ... condition
常見錯誤
2. the physical features of a place, such as weather, lighting, or safety level, th
環境；情況
影響生活或工作的周遭條件
the physical features of a place, such as weather, lighting, or safety level, that affect how people carry out their daily lives.
The rescue team worked in freezing conditions to save the trapped climbers.
救難隊在嚴寒的環境中努力拯救受困的登山者。
in freezing conditions
Imran refused to work in a factory where safety conditions were so dangerous.
Imran 拒絕在一間安全條件極差的工廠工作。
safety conditions
Drivers were warned that road conditions would be slippery after the snowstorm.
當局警告駕駛人，大雪過後路面狀況會很濕滑。
Living conditions in the refugee camp improved after the aid agency arrived with supplies.
援助機構帶著物資抵達後，難民營的生活環境改善了。
The plants grew well under the warm and humid conditions of the greenhouse.
這些植物在溫室溫暖潮濕的環境中生長得很好。
- circumstances
broader, includes non-physical factors like financial or social situation
- environment
more formal, often used for natural or social surroundings
文法句型
under/in ... conditions
用法筆記
Almost always used in the plural form ('conditions') when referring to surroundings or circumstances. The singular form may appear in fixed phrases like 'under any condition'.
常見錯誤
3. a medical problem affecting someone's health, especially one that lasts many yea
疾病；病症
長期存在的健康問題
a medical problem affecting someone's health, especially one that lasts many years and may never fully go away.
Meera's doctor told her that her heart condition would require regular check-ups.
Meera 的醫生告訴她，她的心臟疾病需要定期追蹤檢查。
heart condition
Children with a skin condition called eczema often need special lotions to stay comfortable.
患有異位性皮膚炎等皮膚病症的兒童，常需要特殊乳液才能保持舒適。
skin condition called
The hospital has a specialist ward for patients with chronic breathing conditions.
那家醫院設有專門病房，收治有慢性呼吸道疾病的病人。
Obi was born with a rare medical condition that affects only one person in a million.
Obi 出生時就患有一種百萬分之一機率的罕見疾病。
Stress can make some pre-existing conditions worse, according to Charlotte's doctor.
Charlotte 的醫師說，壓力可能會讓某些既有的健康問題惡化。
文法句型
have a ... condition
suffer from a ... condition
a condition affecting [body part]
用法筆記
Unlike the general word 'disease', 'condition' is often used for long-term health issues that are managed rather than cured. It can sound gentler: 'a heart condition' vs. 'heart disease'.
常見錯誤
4. the degree to which someone is healthy, strong, and able to do physical activity
體能狀態
身體健康與體力程度
the degree to which someone is healthy, strong, and able to do physical activity without getting tired easily.
After months of training, Yuna was in excellent condition for the marathon.
經過幾個月的訓練，Yuna 以絕佳的體能狀態準備好參加馬拉松。
in excellent condition
Théo was so out of condition after the winter break that he got tired just climbing stairs.
Théo 寒假過後體能狀態太差，連爬樓梯都會喘。
out of condition
The coach said the team needed to improve their physical condition before the championship match.
教練說球隊在冠軍賽之前必須改善體能狀態。
Gabriela stays in good condition by swimming every morning before work.
Gabriela 每天早上上班前去游泳，藉此保持良好體能。
A doctor examined the runners and declared them all in satisfactory condition for the race.
醫生檢查了跑者，宣布他們的體能狀態都符合參賽標準。
文法句型
in/out of condition
in good/poor physical condition
用法筆記
Frequently used with the prepositions 'in' or 'out of' followed by an adjective: 'in good condition' means fit, 'out of condition' means unfit. This sense is NOT used with 'a/an'.
常見錯誤
5. something that must be agreed to, accepted, or in place before another thing can
條件；條款
必須滿足的規定或要求
something that must be agreed to, accepted, or in place before another thing can happen or be done.
One of the conditions of the loan was that Ayesha had to pay it back within three years.
那筆貸款的條件之一是 Ayesha 必須在三年內還清。
conditions of the loan
Cole accepted the job offer on the condition that the company would pay for his travel.
Cole 接受了這份工作，條件是公司要支付他的差旅費。
on the condition that
Please read the terms and conditions carefully before you sign the rental agreement.
簽署租約前，請仔細閱讀條款與條件。
The charity released the funds on condition that the school build a new library.
慈善機構撥款的前提是該校必須興建一座新圖書館。
No conditions were attached to the donation, so the hospital could use the money freely.
那筆捐款沒有任何附帶條件，所以醫院可以自由運用這筆錢。
- requirement
stronger sense of necessity; a 'condition' may be negotiable, but a 'requirement' is often mandatory
- term
usually paired with 'conditions'; 'term' is one specific point in an agreement
- stipulation
more formal and legal; used in official contracts
文法句型
condition(s) of/for [noun]
on condition that + clause
terms and conditions
用法筆記
Commonly used in the plural ('conditions') when referring to multiple rules in a contract or agreement. The phrase 'terms and conditions' is a fixed legal pair used on websites, forms, and contracts.
常見錯誤
6. used for stating that one thing will only happen or be true if another thing is
前提；條件下
表示某事僅在特定情況下成立
used for stating that one thing will only happen or be true if another thing is agreed to or arranged first.
Kenji said he would help us move house on condition that we buy him dinner afterwards.
Kenji 說他願意幫我們搬家，前提是我們之後請他吃晚餐。
on condition that
The government agreed to fund the project on condition that it created local jobs.
政府同意資助該計畫，條件是它必須創造在地就業機會。
Padma let her son borrow the car on one condition: he must be home before midnight.
Padma 讓兒子借車，但有一個前提：他必須在午夜前回家。
The scientist shared her research data on condition that her name appeared in the paper.
那位科學家同意分享她的研究數據，條件是論文上要掛她的名字。
You can use the meeting room on condition that you clean it up before you leave.
你可以使用會議室，前提是你離開前要打掃乾淨。
- provided that
synonymous but slightly more formal; both are interchangeable in most contexts
- as long as
less formal, common in everyday conversation
文法句型
on condition that + clause
on one condition
用法筆記
This is not a noun sense in the ordinary way — 'on condition that' functions as a conjunction introducing a conditional clause. The clause after 'that' can use either the present simple or 'should', and sometimes the subjunctive.
condition — 動詞
1. to train someone or an animal over time so that they behave or react in a partic
制約；訓練
透過重複使產生自動反應
to train someone or an animal over time so that they behave or react in a particular way automatically, without thinking.
The dogs were conditioned to sit quietly whenever they heard a bell ring.
這些狗被訓練到只要聽到鈴聲就會安靜地坐下。
conditioned to + infinitive
Lakan's parents had conditioned him to say please and thank you from a very young age.
Lakan 的父母從小就訓練他養成說請、謝謝的習慣。
Years of working in a noisy factory had conditioned Wei to sleep through any sound.
多年在吵雜工廠工作的經驗，讓 Wei 養成了在任何噪音中都能睡著的習慣。
Pavlov famously conditioned dogs to salivate at the sound of a bell through repeated feeding.
Pavlov 著名的實驗透過反覆餵食，制約狗在聽到鈴聲時分泌唾液。
Society conditions children to follow certain rules without always explaining the reasons behind them.
社會透過潛移默化讓兒童遵守某些規則，而不一定解釋背後的原因。
文法句型
condition + person/animal + to-infinitive
be conditioned to + verb
用法筆記
Often used in the passive voice ('be conditioned to'). In psychology, this refers specifically to classical or operant conditioning, but in everyday English, it simply means shaping habits through repetition.
常見錯誤
2. to put a special liquid or cream on your hair or skin after washing, so that it
潤絲；護理
使用護髮產品讓頭髮柔順
to put a special liquid or cream on your hair or skin after washing, so that it becomes softer, smoother, or healthier.
After shampooing, Rin always conditions her hair with a coconut oil treatment.
洗完頭髮後，Rin 總會用椰子油護髮產品潤絲。
conditions her hair
The hairdresser recommended that Dahlia condition her dry hair at least twice a week.
設計師建議 Dahlia 每週至少護理乾燥的頭髮兩次。
Camille bought a new product that both cleanses and conditions the skin in one step.
Camille 買了一款新產品，可以同時清潔和護理肌膚。
Salma's hairdresser told her to condition the ends of her hair more often to prevent splitting.
Salma 的設計師叫她更常護理髮尾，以防止分叉。
If you condition your hair regularly, it will become much easier to brush and style.
如果你定期潤絲頭髮，頭髮就會變得更容易梳理和造型。
- moisturize
specifically about adding moisture, while 'condition' is about improving texture and manageability
文法句型
condition + noun (hair, skin)
用法筆記
Used almost exclusively in the context of hair and skincare products. The noun form 'conditioner' (e.g., 'hair conditioner', 'fabric conditioner') is far more common in everyday English than the verb.
3. to directly control, influence, or determine the way something develops, changes
影響；決定
直接控制事物發展的方式
to directly control, influence, or determine the way something develops, changes, or happens.
A child's early experiences often condition the way they view the world as adults.
孩童時期的早期經驗往往影響他們成年後看待世界的方式。
condition the way
The amount of sunlight conditions how quickly the fruit will grow and ripen on the tree.
日照量決定了果實在樹上生長和成熟的速度。
Market demand conditions the price that farmers can get for their crops each season.
市場需求直接影響農民每季作物能賣到的價格。
Cultural norms condition what people consider polite or rude in different countries.
文化規範影響了不同國家的人們認為什麼是禮貌或粗魯。
Defne's upbringing conditioned her attitude toward money and saving for the future.
Defne 的成長背景影響了她對金錢和儲蓄的態度。
文法句型
condition + noun
be conditioned by + noun
用法筆記
This sense is more abstract than verb/1 — it is about factors shaping outcomes rather than training living beings. The subject is usually a force, factor, or environment, not a person actively training someone.
4. to make something ready for a specific purpose, or to keep it in a proper state
調整；處理
使物品處於適合使用的狀態
to make something ready for a specific purpose, or to keep it in a proper state so it works well.
The technician conditioned the new battery by charging and discharging it several times.
技術人員透過反覆充電和放電來調整那顆新電池。
conditioned the new battery
A piano must be conditioned to the room's humidity level before it can be tuned properly.
鋼琴必須先適應房間的濕度，才能進行準確的調音。
Elise conditioned the leather saddle with oil so it would stay soft and last for years.
Élise 用油處理了皮革馬鞍，讓它保持柔軟並經久耐用。
The swimming pool water must be conditioned with chemicals to keep it safe for swimmers.
游泳池的水必須用化學藥劑處理，才能確保游泳者的安全。
Before painting, Anya conditioned the wooden surface with a special primer to protect it.
油漆前，Anya 先用專用底漆處理木頭表面以保護它。
文法句型
condition + noun + for + noun
be conditioned for + noun
用法筆記
Common in technical or maintenance contexts (electronics, instruments, materials). When used for living beings, it overlaps with verb/1 but focuses on physical readiness rather than mental training.
5. to state in a formal or legal agreement that something must happen or be done be
規定；附條件
在協議中明定必須滿足的事項
to state in a formal or legal agreement that something must happen or be done before another thing can take effect.
The contract conditioned the payment on Gabriel completing the work by December.
合約規定，付款的前提是 Gabriel 在十二月之前完成工作。
conditioned ... on + noun/-ing
The will conditioned that Quan would inherit the house only if he lived in it for five years.
遺囑規定 Quan 只有在房子裡住滿五年才能繼承。
conditioned that
The university's offer was conditioned upon the student achieving a grade of at least eighty percent.
那所大學的入學許可取決於學生是否達到至少八十分的成績。
Their agreement conditioned the sale of the business on the buyer keeping all current staff.
他們的協議規定，出售企業的條件是買方必須留用所有現有員工。
International aid was conditioned on the government allowing independent observers into the region.
國際援助的附帶條件是政府必須允許獨立觀察員進入該地區。
文法句型
condition + that-clause
be conditioned on/upon + noun
用法筆記
Rare in everyday speech. Usually appears in legal documents, formal contracts, or official conditions. The passive form ('be conditioned on/upon') is more common than the active form of this sense.