preparation
英[,prepə'reɪʃ(ə)n]
美[,prɛpə'reʃən]
词态变化
复数: preparations;英文词源
- preparation (n.)
- late 14c., "act of preparing," from Latin praeparationem (nominative praeparatio) "a making ready," noun of action from past participle stem of praeparare "prepare," from prae "before" (see pre-) + parare "make ready" (see pare). Meaning "a substance especially prepared" is from 1640s.
双语例句
- 1. You could never eliminate risk, but preparation and training could attenuate it.
- 风险不可能完全消除，但可以通过防范和培训来降低。
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- 2. Rub the surface of the wood in preparation for the varnish.
- 打磨木头的表面，为刷清漆做准备。
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- 3. Few things distracted the Pastor from the preparation of his weekly sermons.
- 几乎没有什么事情能使牧师在准备每周的布道时分神。
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- 4. Behind any successful event lay months of preparation.
- 任何成功的活动都需要好几个月的准备。
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- 5. Preparation time (not including chilling): 5 minutes.
- 准备时间（不包括冷却）：5分钟。
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