| 单词 | preparation |
| 释义 | preparation —preparation /ˌprep.ərˈeɪ.ʃən/ aep /-əˈreɪ-/ noun (GETTING READY) B1 [U] the things that you do or the time that you spend preparing for something: » The teacher didn't seem to have done much preparation for the class.» The team blamed injuries and lack of preparation for their failure to win.» Yasmin assisted in the preparation of this article.Thesaurus+: ↑Preparingpreparations B2 [plural]F0 plans or arrangements that you make to prepare for something: » [+ to infinitive] We are making preparations to fly Mr Goodall to the nearest hospital.» Preparations for the opening ceremony are well under way.Thesaurus+: ↑Plans and arrangementsWord partners for preparation• ♯begin/♯finalize/♯make/♯start preparations• ♯adequate/♯careful/♯thorough preparation• ♯advance/♯final/♯last-minute preparations• preparations are ♯underway• do sth ♯in preparation (♯for sth)• be ♯in/♯under preparationWord Builder:–Nouns: preparation–Adjectives: prepared, unprepared, preparatory–Verbs: prepareCollocations:–Adjectives-lu. careful/detailed/elaborate/meticulous/painstaking/thorough preparation» The secret of successful selling comes from careful preparation and hard work.-lu. adequate/inadequate/proper preparation» With adequate preparation we should succeed.-lu. essential/necessary preparation» He regards the games as essential preparation for the World Cup.-lu. extra/intense/intensive/special preparation» Her team have spent the last three months in intensive preparation for the challenge.-lu. advance/final/frantic/last-minute preparations» This week she is making the final preparations for the new series.-lu. good/ideal/poor preparation» There is no excuse for poor preparation.-lu. preparations are underway» At Anna's house, the preparations for the wedding are well under way.–Types-lu. food/meal preparation» Hygiene is of course essential in all food preparation.-lu. land/site/soil preparation» Good soil preparation is the key to growing vegetables.-lu. mental/physical preparation» Physical and mental preparation are essential for any race.-lu. wedding preparations» Her mother was busy with wedding preparations.-lu. military preparations» Officials briefed him on classified military preparations for an invasion.-lu. tax preparation» Something must be done to make tax filing and tax preparation easier.–Verbs-lu. make preparations» While here, you may need to make some preparations for the long drive south.-lu. do [some/a lot of , etc.] preparation» He did an enormous amount of preparation for the trip.-lu. do sth in preparation (for sth)» He still had quite a few things to do in preparation for his departure.-lu. begin/start preparations» Partial closure of the road starts on 25 July when engineers begin preparations.-lu. complete/finalize preparations» NATO is reported to have completed preparations for such strikes.-lu. sth requires (careful/no/thorough, etc.) preparation» The fish don't require much preparation before cooking.-lu. disrupt/hamper preparations (for sth)» A bomb scare briefly disrupted preparations for the event.–Prepositions-lu. the preparation of sth» Who will be involved in the preparation of the plan?-lu. preparations for sth» Preparations for the celebration have already started.-lu. in preparation (for sth)» Their plane began taxiing to the runway in preparation for take-off.-lu. as preparation (for sth)» Some students began Latin as preparation for medical studies.-lu. be under preparation» The country's new constitution, currently under preparation, should guarantee media freedom.-lu. during the preparation (of sth)» The section was dropped during the preparation of the second edition.-lu. preparation to do sth» We immediately began preparations to depart.–Nouns-lu. the preparation phase/process» There is a two-day preparation phase before the start of proper training.-lu. preparation time/work» Expected preparation times are listed for each dish.-lu. a preparation program» The state also is looking to make its teacher preparation programs more flexible.-lu. planning/training and preparation» Careful planning and preparation make a difference.-lu. lack of preparation» Many interview candidates fail through lack of preparation.-lu. part of your preparation» Packing can be the most daunting part of your travel preparations.-lu. months of/weeks of/years of preparation» After months of preparation, the crew finally set sail.• • • Extra Examples:» There was a lot of activity in preparation for the Queen's visit.» They have been strengthening their border defences in preparation for war.» We shared the preparation for the party between us, so it wasn't too much work.» They're making the most elaborate preparations for the wedding.» If I'm going to do my best in this interview I'll need to do some preparation.noun [C] (MIXTURE) ► F0 a mixture of substances, often for use as a medicine: » a preparation for nappy rashThesaurus+: ↑Mixing and mixtures , ↑Variety and mixtures , ↑Connecting and combining , ↑Groups and collections of thingsThesaurus+: ↑Medicine in different formsWord partners for preparation• ♯begin/♯finalize/♯make/♯start preparations• ♯adequate/♯careful/♯thorough preparation• ♯advance/♯final/♯last-minute preparations• preparations are ♯underway• do sth ♯in preparation (♯for sth)• be ♯in/♯under preparation |
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