| [/ˏprepəˈreɪʃn; ˏprɛpəˋreʃən/] n 用法:
1 [U] preparing or being prepared 预备; 准备:
You can't pass an exam without preparation. 不准备就考不及格. *
The preparation of the meals is your job. 做饭是你分内之事. *
[attrib 作定语] Food preparation areas must be kept clean. 制作食物的场所应保持清洁. 用法:
2 [C usu pl 通常作复数] ~ (for sth/to do sth) thing done to prepare for sth 准备工作; 准备措施:
The country is making preparations for war/to go to war. 该国正进行备战[准备打仗]. *
Was your education a good preparation for your career? 你所受的教育是否为你的事业打下了良好的基础? 用法:
3 [C] substance that has been specially prepared for use as a cosmetic, medicine, etc 适合於某一用途如化妆、 医药等的）配制品:
a pharmaceutical preparation 药剂 *
a preparation for hiding/to hide skin blemishes 肤斑遮盖霜. 用法:
4 [C, U] (Brit) = prep 1. 用法:
5 (idm 习语) in preparation (for sth) being prepared (for sth) （为某事物）作好准备:
The advertising campaign is still in preparation. 广告宣传攻势仍在准备中. *
They've sold their house and car in preparation for leaving the country. 他们卖掉了房子和汽车准备出国. |