单词 | preparation |
释义 | preparation/ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃ(ə)n![]() noun 1 [mass noun] The action or process of preparing or being prepared for use or consideration: the preparation of a draft contract the project is in preparation...
Synonyms devising, putting together, thinking up, drawing up, construction, composing, composition, editing, fashioning, concocting, production, getting ready, making ready, arrangement, development, assembling, assembly instruction, teaching, education, coaching, training, tutoring, pedagogy, andragogy, inculcation, grooming, disciplining, drilling, priming, briefing, guiding, direction 1.1 [count noun] (usually preparations) Something done to get ready for an event or undertaking: she continued her preparations for the party...
Synonyms arrangements, planning, plans, provision, preparatory measures, preliminaries, necessary steps, groundwork, spadework, foundation, gearing up 2A substance that is specially made up, especially a medicine or food: there are several effective preparations you can buy over the counter...
Synonyms mixture, compound, concoction, composition, blend, amalgam, solution, suspension, emulsion, tincture, medicine, potion, cream, ointment, lotion 2.1A specimen that has been prepared for scientific or medical examination: a microscope preparation...
3 Music (In conventional harmony) the sounding of the discordant note in a chord in the preceding chord where it is not discordant, lessening the effect of the discord. 4British dated fuller form of prep2 (sense 1). OriginLate Middle English: via Old French from Latin praeparatio(n-), from praeparare 'make ready before' (see prepare). |
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