✨ 语义深度解析 ⋮
condition
高考核心词 作文加分词 难度 1/5 ⏱ 2 分钟
核心
状况；条件；使适应——描述事物的状态、所处的环境，或达成某事的前提
释义
1
n.状况，状态（某人或某物所处的状态）
The historic building has been restored to its original condition after decades of neglect.
这座历史建筑在被忽视数十年后已被修复到原来的状态。
2
n.（pl. conditions）条件，环境（影响某事的因素或环境）
Poor working conditions, including long hours and low pay, have driven many experienced nurses to leave the profession.
糟糕的工作条件，包括长时间工作和低薪，使许多有经验的护士离开了这个职业。
3
n.条件，前提（on condition that）
The funding was approved on condition that the organisation submitted detailed quarterly reports on expenditure.
该资金获批，条件是该组织提交关于支出的详细季度报告。
语感
in good/poor condition（状况良好/糟糕）；on condition that（条件是，书面）；working/living conditions（工作/生活条件）；a medical condition（健康状况/疾病）；condition sb. to（训练使适应）
状况，状态（某物/某人的状况）条件，环境（复数：working conditions）条件，前提（on condition that）使适应，训练（动词）
陷阱
⚠️on condition that（条件是）——书面正式固定搭配
The applicant was offered the position on condition that she obtained the required professional qualification within twelve months.
✗
× on the condition of（× 加 the；× 用 of）；× with the condition that（× with）
✓
on condition that（书面固定搭配，条件是：on condition that she obtained = 条件是她获得；× on the condition that 加 the 在正式书面英语中不标准；× with the condition that = 非标准）；口语替代：as long as / provided that（只要）
该申请人获得了职位，条件是她在十二个月内获得所需的专业资质。（on condition that，× on the condition of）
⚠️condition（状况）vs. situation（处境）——侧重不同
✗
The doctor assessed the patient's situation and recommended immediate surgery to prevent further complications.
医生评估了患者的状况并建议立即手术以防止进一步并发症。（× situation → ✓ condition，因医学状态用 condition）
the patient's condition（患者的（身体）状况）是医学标准说法；× the patient's situation（患者的处境/情形）强调患者所面临的社会/处境，不用于描述医学状态；a medical condition = 健康状况；in a critical condition = 病情危急；the patient's situation 描述患者的处境（如经济、家庭），不等于身体状态
✓
The doctor assessed the patient's condition and recommended immediate surgery to prevent further complications.
医生评估了患者的状况并建议立即手术以防止进一步并发症。
近义辨析
condition vs circumstance
condition condition（状况/条件：in good condition = 状况良好；on condition that = 条件是；较具体） circumstance circumstance（情况，通常复数：under the circumstances = 在此情况下；beyond one's control/circumstances = 超出掌控的情况；比 condition 更抽象，指背景和周边因素）
The old machinery is still in working condition, though it has not been used for over a decade.
这台旧机器仍处于可运作的状态，尽管已有十年以上未使用。
Under the circumstances, the decision to delay the election was widely seen as the most pragmatic course of action.
在此情况下，推迟选举的决定被普遍认为是最务实的行动方案。
写作加分
✨ 加分词
替换：situationstateenvironment
社会问题议论文职场话题政策分析话题
普通
Many workers face bad environments and poor pay.
许多工人面临恶劣的工作环境和低薪。
加分 ✨
Improving working conditions — from fair wages to safe environments — is essential for sustaining workforce wellbeing and long-term productivity.
改善工作条件——从公平薪酬到安全环境——对于维持劳动力福祉和长期生产力至关重要。
常用搭配
in good / poor condition状况良好 / 糟糕
on condition that条件是（书面固定搭配，× on the condition of）
working / living conditions工作 / 生活条件（复数）
a medical condition健康状况，疾病
terms and conditions条款和条件
词根
condition = con（共同/一起）+ dition（← dicere，说）→ 「共同说好的约定」= 条件；in condition = 处于约定的状态 = 状况；conditions（复数）= 多个条件/环境因素
考考你
Q1对错判断
判断下面句子里的用法是否正确：
The loan was approved on condition that the borrower maintained a satisfactory credit rating throughout the repayment period.
on condition that（条件是）固定搭配正确；maintained = 过去时，与 was approved 时态一致；throughout the repayment period = 时间状语，语法正确
Q2近义选词
选择最恰当的词填空：
The committee's decision was considered reasonable given the difficult ___ in which the organisation was operating.
Aconditions
Bcircumstances
✓ 考虑到该组织运营所处的困难情况，委员会的决定被认为是合理的。
circumstances（情况，复数）指背景性的外部因素；under the circumstances = 在此情况下是固定说法；conditions 更侧重具体可量化的条件或状态；given the difficult circumstances = 考虑到困难处境，是书面常用表达
Q3义项辨析
下面四个句子中，condition 的含义与其他三个最不同的是：
A
The antique furniture arrived in excellent condition, with no signs of damage during transit.
B
Access to the restricted area is granted on condition that visitors sign a confidentiality agreement.
C
Living conditions in the overcrowded urban districts have deteriorated significantly over the past decade.
D
She has been managing a long-term condition that affects her mobility and requires regular medical supervision.
B 中 condition = 前提，条件（on condition that = 条件是；表示达成某事的先决条件）；A 中 condition = 状况（in excellent condition = 状况极佳）；C 中 conditions = 生活条件/环境（复数）；D 中 condition = 医学状况/疾病（a long-term condition = 慢性病）
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requirement近义要求，必要条件（a legal requirement = 法律要求；a condition of entry = 入场条件与 requirement 近义）
prerequisite近义先决条件（a prerequisite for = 的先决条件；比 condition 更强调「事先必须满足的」）
state近义状态（in a state of = 处于…状态；比 condition 更抽象，常用于心理：a state of confusion = 困惑状态）
unconditional近义无条件的（unconditional support = 无条件支持；condition 的反义形容词）