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preparation

英 [,prepə'reɪʃ(ə)n] 美 [,prɛpə'reʃən]

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解释

n. 预备；准备

※ 提供单词"preparation"的中文意思、发音示范及音标对照，中英文词源、例句和用法等。

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.

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例句和用法

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。

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。

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。

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。

5. Preparation time (not including chilling): 5 minutes.: 准备时间（不包括冷却）：5分钟。