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preparation

释义

preparation

noun

UK /ˌprepəˈreɪʃ(ə)n/

Word Forms

singular	preparation
plural	preparations

1
uncountable the process of making someone or something ready for something
Despite a lot of preparation, we didn’t win the contest.
preparation for:
The experience was good preparation for a career in journalism.
preparation of:
All notes used in the preparation of the main report should be retained for reference.
in preparation for something:
The flowers were ordered in preparation for the wedding.
be in preparation:
Other volumes on animal behaviour are in preparation.
Synonyms and related words
Preparations and plans
preparation
agreement
plan
1. 1a
  the process of making food ready for cooking or eating
  Synonyms and related words
  Cooks, cuisine and cookery
  chef
  cheffy
  cook
2

preparations
plural things that you do so that you are ready for something
NATO continued its military preparations.
preparation for:
The managers were busy with preparations for the conference.
make preparations (for something):
Organizers are making final preparations for next week’s festival.
preparations (for something) are under way:
Preparations are well under way for a week of special events in May.
Synonyms and related words
Preparations and plans
preparation
agreement
plan
3
countable a mixture that has been made especially for use as a medicine, food, or treatment for your skin
Synonyms and related words
General words for medicines
cure
cure-all
drug

preparation

noun

US /ˌprepəˈreɪʃ(ə)n/

Word Forms

singular	preparation
plural	preparations

1
uncountable the process of making someone or something ready for something
Despite a lot of preparation, we didn’t win the contest.
preparation of:
All notes used in the preparation of the main report should be retained for future reference.
preparation for:
The experience was good preparation for a career in journalism.
in preparation for something:
The flowers were ordered in preparation for the wedding.
Synonyms and related words
Preparations and plans
preparation
agreement
plan
1. 1a
  the process of making food ready for cooking or eating
  Synonyms and related words
  Cooks, cuisine and cookery
  Betty Crocker
  chef
  cheffy
2

preparations
plural things that you do so that you are ready for something
NATO continued its military preparations.
preparation for:
The managers were busy with preparations for the conference.
make preparations (for something):
Organizers are making the final preparations for next week’s Christmas parade.
preparations (for something) are under way:
Preparations are well under way for a week of special events in May.
Synonyms and related words
Preparations and plans
preparation
agreement
plan
3
countable a mixture that has been made especially for use as a medicine, food, or treatment for your skin
Synonyms and related words
General words for medicines
cure
cure-all
drug

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