groom

柯林斯詞典

1. N-COUNT A groom is the same as a . 新郎
...the bride and groom. …新娘和新郎。
2. N-COUNT A groom is someone whose job is to look after the horses in a stable and to keep them clean. 馬夫
3. V-T If you groom an animal, you clean its fur, usually by brushing it. 給 (動物) 梳毛刷洗
The horses were exercised and groomed with special care. 這些馬受到特殊的訓(xùn)練和照料。
4. V-T If you are groomed for a special job, someone prepares you for it by teaching you the skills you will need. 培訓(xùn)[usu passive]
George was already being groomed for the top job. 喬治已經(jīng)爲(wèi)擔(dān)任該要職接受培訓(xùn)。