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.
