prepare
/prɪˈpeə/ · /prɪˈper/
CEFR level A2Topic Daily lifeWord #1056 in the learning path
准备；做好准备
Definitions
v. Make someone or something ready for an activity or situation
准备；做好准备
v. Make food, a document, or a plan ready for use
制作；拟订
Example
I prepare my lunch before leaving home each morning.
我每天早上出门前都会准备好午餐。
Schools should prepare students for employment by developing practical skills alongside their academic knowledge.
学校应在传授学术知识的同时培养实用技能，让学生为就业做好准备。
Collocations
- prepare for an exam
- prepare a meal
- prepare a report
- prepare to leave
Word family
- preparation (n.)
- prepared (adj.)
- preparatory (adj.)
Synonyms
- get ready
Usage tip
prepare for后接名词；prepare to后接动词原形。
FAQ
- What does prepare mean?
- Make someone or something ready for an activity or situation Make food, a document, or a plan ready for use
- How is prepare pronounced?
- UK /prɪˈpeə/, US /prɪˈper/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
