preparation

柯林斯詞典

1. N-UNCOUNT Preparation is the process of getting something ready for use or for a particular purpose, or making arrangements for something. 準(zhǔn)備
Rub the surface of the wood in preparation for the varnish. 打摩木頭的表麪爲(wèi)上油漆做準(zhǔn)備。
Few things distracted the pastor from the preparation of his weekly sermons. 幾乎沒(méi)有什麼事情使該牧師從他每周佈道的準(zhǔn)備中分心。
2. N-PLURAL Preparations are all the arrangements that are made for a future event. 準(zhǔn)備工作
The United States is making preparations for a large-scale airlift of 1,200 American citizens. 美國(guó)在爲(wèi)一次1200名美國(guó)公民的大槼模空運(yùn)做準(zhǔn)備。
3. N-COUNT A preparation is a mixture that has been prepared for use as food, medicine, or a cosmetic. (用作食品、葯品或化妝品的) 配制品
...anti-aging creams and sensitive-skin preparations. …抗衰老麪霜和針對(duì)敏感皮膚的制劑。

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.