precondition

precondition
noun
  1. a condition that must be fulfilled before other things can happen or be done
    先决条件,前提
    a precondition for peace.
    和平的先决条件。
verb
[with obj.]
  1. (一般作 be preconditioned)condition (an action) to happen in a certain way
    使预先适应;使先有准备,预先处理
    enquiries are always preconditioned by cultural assumptions.
    探索研究总会受制于文化认识。
    ■condition or influence (a person or animal) by exposing them to stimuli or information prior to the relevant behavioural situation
    预先处理,预调节
    [with obj. and infinitive]the anthropologist is not preconditioned to interact with those he studies.
    人类学家并不预先就具备与研究对象相互交往的条件。
    [as noun preconditioning]the protective effect of preconditioning.
    预先处理的保护性效果。
  2. bring (something) into the desired state for use
    事先处理
    [as adj. preconditioned]preconditioned paper.
    事先处理过的纸张。
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