groom·ing /ˈɡruːmɪŋ/ noun [uncountableU] 1. the process in which an adult develops a friendship with a child, with the intention of having a sexual relationship. This is illegal when the child is younger than 16. 〔以实施性侵犯为目的的〕儿童诱骗
2. the process of cleaning and brushing an animal, especially a horse 刷洗动物〔尤指马匹〕