| 单词 | prepare |
| 释义 | prepare prepare /prɪˈpeər/ aep /-ˈper/ verb [I or T] ↑Verb Endings for prepare A2 to make or get something or someone ready for something that will happen in the future: » Have you prepared for your interview?» She'll prepare the food ahead of time and freeze it.» This course aims to prepare students for middle and senior managerial positions.» [+ obj + to infinitive ] Are the players mentally and physically prepared to play a tough game?» The meal took two hours to prepare.Thesaurus+: ↑PreparingB1 to expect that something will happen and to be ready for it: » [+ to infinitive] It almost seems as if she is preparing to die.» You need to prepare yourself for a long wait.Thesaurus+: ↑PreparingWord Builder:–Nouns: preparation–Adjectives: prepared, unprepared, preparatory–Verbs: prepare• • • Extra Examples:» I was busily preparing for their arrival.» The sixth-form students are preparing to take their A levels.» I don't think you appreciate how much time I spent preparing this meal.» Flushed with success after their surprise win against Italy, Belgium are preparing for Saturday's game against Spain.» I hadn't prepared a speech so I just said a few words off the cuff.Common mistake: prepare! Warning: Check your spelling!! Prepare is one of the 50 words most often spelled wrongly by learners. |
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