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单词 prepped
释义

prep

1 of 3

noun

ˈprep How to pronounce prep (audio)
1
: preparation
2
: preparatory school
3
: a preliminary trial for a racehorse

prep

2 of 3

verb

prepped; prepping

intransitive verb

1
: to attend preparatory school
2
[short for prepare] : to get ready

transitive verb

: prepare
especially : to prepare for an operation or examination
nurses prepped the patient

PrEP

3 of 3

abbreviation

pre-exposure prophylaxis
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said that PrEP, when used consistently, can reduce the risk of H.I.V. infection by up to 92 percent. Ginia Bellafante

Synonyms

Verb

  • fit
  • fix
  • groom
  • lay
  • prepare
  • ready
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Example Sentences

Noun Painting a room involves a lot of prep. Verb She spent all night prepping for the test. The runners are prepping themselves for the race. It took me about 20 minutes to prep the vegetables.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
After a standout prep career at Seaholm High School in Michigan, Bass became a three-star prospect and committed to Detroit Mercy. Eric Walden, The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 Aug. 2022 Pierce won the MVP Award in the AHSAA Class 6A championship game on Dec. 3, 2010, when the Trojans defeated Hoover 7-6 to cap a 15-0 season and Pierce’s prep career. Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, 6 Aug. 2022 Facing top high school talent in South Florida, Stewart had 30 homers and 31 doubles in 91 varsity games during his prep career. Bobby Nightengale, The Enquirer, 21 July 2022 Having played point guard for much of his prep career, Williams enjoyed a growth spurt late in his senior year. Jeff Mcdonald, San Antonio Express-News, 18 June 2022 Inniss is the nation’s No. 18 player and No. 2 wide receiver, but has been ranked No. 1 for much of his prep career. Stephen Means, cleveland, 15 June 2022 McDonnell capped off her prep career with a third-place finish in the 3,200 in 10:12.76. Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2022 After a prolific prep career as a ball carrier, Smith played primarily on special teams and at linebacker over his first four seasons in Waco, before the coaches asked him to return to running back as a senior. Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2022 The Washington native started his prep career at Archbishop Carroll before transferring to The Avalon School in Gaithersburg. Ryan Mcfadden And C.j. Doon, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2022
Verb
The couple worked with the bride's former burlesque dance teacher, Danah Jane Matthews, to prep for this moment. Alexandra Macon, Vogue, 9 Sep. 2022 Remember sitting on a train on the way to work, reading a newspaper to prep for the morning’s water-cooler conversation? Julian Cohen, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2022 To prep for the media, and to debate her Vice-Presidential opponent, Joe Biden, Palin sat in conference rooms, surrounded by stacks of index cards with information about world affairs. Antonia Hitchens, The New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2022 Also vying is prep senior Katherine Hui, who has committed to Princeton. San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2022 As millions of parents and guardians across the country prep their children for a new year of learning, few know how much is spent on school supplies. Fox News, 12 Aug. 2022 Following a dazzling African drum and dance display from over a dozen performers, Ryan Coogler took the stage to introduce his cast and prep the crowd for the next film. Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2022 Give employees time to digest the information and prep their questions or responses. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 5 July 2022 To prep the actresses' skin, Oldham used this glow-inducing moisturizer. Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 18 May 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1862, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1909, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Kids Definition

prep

abbreviation

preposition

Medical Definition

prep 1 of 2

noun

ˈprep How to pronounce prep (audio)
: the act or an instance of preparing a patient for a surgical operation
the nurse had three preps to do

prep

2 of 2

transitive verb

prepped; prepping
: to prepare for a surgical operation or examination
prep the patient for an appendectomy

prepped

verb

past tense of prep
as in prepared
to make ready in advance the cooking time is considerably shortened if you've prepped the chicken the night before

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • prepared
  • readied
  • groomed
  • arranged
  • equipped
  • provided
  • laid
  • fitted
  • fortified
  • furnished
  • fit
  • primed
  • fixed
  • braced
  • trained
  • schooled
  • mounted
  • instructed
  • supplied
  • educated
  • steeled
  • armed
  • gathered
  • tutored
  • battened
  • outfitted
  • indoctrinated
  • girded
  • drafted
  • geared up
  • girt
  • set
  • predisposed
  • forearmed
  • inclined
  • framed
  • spread
  • drew up
  • booted (up)
  • warmed (up)
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