precondition

英 [ˌpriːkən'dɪʃn] 美 [ˌpriːkən'dɪʃn]

• n. 先决条件；前提
• v. 预先准备

英英释义

Noun:

1. an assumption on which rests the validity or effect of something else

2. an assumption that is taken for granted

3. a condition that is a prerequisite

Verb:

1. put into the required condition beforehand

例句

用作名词 (n.)

1. The principle of continuity was a precondition for science.
   连续性原理是科学的一个先决条件。
2. We will not make UN entry a precondition for cross-strait rapprochement.
   我们不会将进入联合国作为两岸和解的先决条件。
3. A ceasefire is an essential precondition for negotiation.
   停火是谈判的必要前提。
4. This is a precondition for the continuity of the human race.
   生儿育女是人类得以延续的前提条件。

经典引文

• An end of American military aid..was an absolute precondition of settlement.

  出自： H. Kissinger

• Three preconditions for happinesssstupidity, selfishness and good health.

  出自： J. Barnes

词汇搭配

• precondition of production rule 产生式规则的先决条件...
• precondition formula 先决条件公式...
• precondition calves 犊牛催肥准备...
• precondition for take-off 起飞准备阶段...
• precondition input 预处理输入
• precondition concept 前承条件概念...

近反义词

【近义词】

• condition 条件
• requirement 必要条件
• prerequisite 先决条件
• qualification 资格
• must 必须做的事
• necessity 需要
• given 特定的
• presumption 推测
• stipulation 规定