作為動詞，condition 主要指透過訓練或影響來塑造狀態或行為，或使某物處於特定狀態。
訓練/影響
EN: to train or influence someone or something to behave or react in a particular way.
翻譯: 訓練或影響某人或某物，使其以特定方式行為或反應。
使適應/習慣
EN: to make someone physically fit and healthy, or accustomed to something.
翻譯: 使某人身體健康強健，或習慣於某事物。
取決於/以...為條件
EN: to make something dependent on a specific requirement or circumstance.
翻譯: 使某事物取決於特定的要求或情況。
保養/維護狀態
EN: to treat something (like hair or skin) to keep it in good condition.
翻譯: 保養某物（如頭髮或皮膚）以維持其良好狀態。
小提醒：注意 condition 作動詞時，常與介系詞 'on' 連用，表示『以...為條件』，例如：'The offer is conditioned on your acceptance.'（這個提議以你的接受為條件。）
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1. to train or accustom someone or something to behave or react in a certain way
訓練或使某人/某物習慣於以某種方式行為或反應
The soldiers were conditioned to obey orders without question.
士兵們被訓練成毫無疑問地服從命令。
Years of practice conditioned her to perform well under pressure.
多年的練習使她習慣於在壓力下表現良好。
2. to make something necessary or dependent on something else
使某事成為必要或取決於另一件事
The bank conditioned the loan on the company providing additional collateral.
銀行將貸款條件設定為公司必須提供額外的抵押品。
His promotion was conditioned upon the successful completion of the project.
他的晉升取決於該專案的成功完成。
3. to improve or maintain the physical state of something, especially hair or skin
改善或維持某物的物理狀態（尤指頭髮或皮膚）
This shampoo is designed to condition dry and damaged hair.
這款洗髮精專為滋潤乾燥受損的髮質而設計。
She uses a special lotion to condition her skin after showering.
她淋浴後會使用一種特殊的乳液來保養皮膚。
4. to influence or shape the attitudes or beliefs of a person or group
影響或塑造個人或群體的態度或信念
Years of propaganda conditioned the public to accept the new policies.
多年的宣傳使公眾習慣於接受新政策。
Our upbringing conditions our views on many social issues.
我們的成長背景塑造了我們對許多社會議題的看法。
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| condition + noun | 使…處於某種狀態 | The treatment conditions the leather to be more supple. (這種處理使皮革變得更柔軟。) |
| condition + object + to + verb | 訓練或使…適應於 | The program conditions athletes to perform under pressure. (這個計畫訓練運動員在壓力下表現。) |
| be conditioned to + verb | 被制約/習慣於… | The dog is conditioned to sit when it hears the bell. (這隻狗被制約成一聽到鈴聲就坐下。) |
| condition + object + on/upon + noun/gerund | 以…為條件 | The bank conditioned the loan on a steady income. (銀行以有穩定收入作為貸款的條件。) |
| be conditioned by + noun | 受…影響或制約 | Our choices are often conditioned by our upbringing. (我們的選擇常受成長背景影響。) |
對比例句： EN: The agreement conditions receiving the final payment upon completing the project. 翻譯: 該協議規定，收到最終款項的條件是完成專案。
EN:Our investment is conditioned to the company meeting its quarterly targets.
翻譯:我們的投資取決於該公司能否達成其季度目標。
在大多數情況下，若條件關聯的是一個具體、目標明確的行動，使用 condition to do 會更為精準。
condition vs require
「condition」強調以特定條件為前提來影響或訓練，通常涉及長期的準備或調整；「require」則直接表示必要或強制性的需求，不涉及訓練過程。
condition vs stipulate
「condition」側重於將某事物作為另一事物的前提或附帶條件；「stipulate」則更正式，指在協議或合約中明確規定具體條款。
condition vs train
「condition」指透過反覆練習或影響，使某人或某物達到特定的生理、心理狀態或習慣；「train」則指教授特定的技能或知識，目的性更明確。
在口語中，condition 常用來引述或轉述某個要求、協議或前提。
EN: He said he'd help, but he conditioned it on us finishing the report first.
翻譯: 他說他會幫忙，但前提是我們得先完成報告。
EN:The deal is conditioned on board approval, so don't celebrate yet.
翻譯:這筆交易取決於董事會的批准，所以先別高興得太早。
說話者使用 condition 來強調某事的依賴性或附加條款，使語氣聽起來更正式或更具體。
EN: My coming to the party is totally conditioned on whether I can find a babysitter.
翻譯: 我能不能去派對，完全取決於我找不找得到保母。
EN:I'll lend you the money, but I'm conditioning it on you paying me back by Friday.
翻譯:我會借你錢，但我的條件是你必須在星期五前還我。
在較為正式的對話或思考時，condition 或其短語可用作停頓填充，以組織思緒或引出條件。
EN: Well, the offer still stands... conditioned, of course, on the usual background check.
翻譯: 嗯，這個提議仍然有效…當然，前提是通過例行的背景調查。
EN:We can proceed — conditioned, and this is important — on everyone signing the NDA.
翻譯:我們可以繼續進行 — 條件是，這一點很重要 — 每個人都必須簽署保密協議。
正式書寫注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免將 condition 用作口語中的停頓填充。建議使用更精確、結構完整的句子來表達條件關係，例如使用 provided that、on the condition that 或 subject to 等片語。
condition on
condition something on something
以...為條件；取決於
condition to
condition someone/something to something
使適應；使習慣於
condition acceptance
condition acceptance (of something) on something
有條件地接受
well-conditioned
well-conditioned
狀態良好的；訓練有素的
condition a reflex
condition a reflex / response
制約反射/反應
air-condition
air-condition (a place)
為...安裝空調；用空調調節（空氣）
×The company conditions its employees to work overtime.
✓The company conditions its employees to work overtime.
此句文法正確，但中文學習者常混淆名詞與動詞用法。此處 'condition' 為動詞，意為『使習慣於；訓練；調節』。常見錯誤是將動詞 'condition' 誤用為名詞『條件』的意思來造句，例如誤造出類似『The company gives good condition to its employees.』（應為 conditions）的句子。
×Parents should condition their children with good manners.
✓Parents should condition their children to have good manners.
動詞 'condition' 表示『訓練、使習慣於』時，常用結構為『condition someone/something to do something』或『condition someone/something to something』。使用介系詞 'with' 是錯誤的。正確的介系詞搭配是『to』。
×Our minds condition by the media we consume.
✓Our minds are conditioned by the media we consume.
當表達『被...影響、塑造、訓練』時，動詞 'condition' 常用被動語態（be conditioned by）。學習者常遺漏助動詞 'be'（is/are/was/were），導致句子缺少動詞。
×The training program aims to condition.
✓The training program aims to condition the new employees.
及物動詞 'condition' 必須接一個受詞（object）。學習者有時受中文思維影響，造出缺少受詞的句子。必須說明『訓練/調節』的對象是什麼或誰。
×We need to condition the room for the guests.
✓We need to prepare the room for the guests. / We need to air-condition the room for the guests.
動詞 'condition' 單獨使用時，不表示『為...做準備』(prepare)。若指『調節空氣』，應使用複合動詞『air-condition』。此錯誤是將『condition』與『prepare』或『set up』的意思混淆。
×The dog is conditioning to sit on command.
✓The dog is being conditioned to sit on command.
表達『正在被訓練/調節』時，應使用被動語態的進行式（is/are being conditioned），而非主動語態的進行式。主動語態的進行式（is conditioning）意為『正在訓練/調節他物』，主詞是執行訓練者。