preparation
gb/pɹˌɛpɚˈeɪʃən/ us/pɹˌɛpɚˈeɪʃən/
A2
Angličtina
~ 2100
Významy
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Podstatné jméno
A2
action
1
Process of getting ready
The act of getting ready for something.
Vzorec užití:
[someone] makes preparation(s) for [something]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'preparation' (the process) with 'preparedness' (the state of being ready).
Synonyma
readiness (Implies a state of being ready rather than the process.)
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planning (Focuses more on organizing in advance rather than all aspects of getting ready.)
Antonyma
improvisation (Acting without preparation or planning.)
Kolokace
careful preparation
|make preparations
|in preparation for
|lack of preparation
|thorough preparation
Témata
daily life
|planning
|work
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Příklady
- The team spent weeks in preparation for the big game.
- Good preparation is essential for a successful presentation.
- She made careful preparations before her guests arrived.
Učební příklady
- I need more preparation before the exam.
- He made preparations for his trip.
- They worked hard in preparation for the show.
Podstatné jméno
B1
entity
2
Specially made substance or mixture
Something that is made for a special use, like food or medicine.
Vzorec užití:
a preparation of [substance] for [purpose]
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse this meaning with the general process sense, not realizing it refers to an actual object or product.
Synonyma
compound (More technical; refers to a chemically combined substance.)
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formula (Often used when referring to a precise scientific recipe.)
Antonyma
raw material (An unprocessed substance rather than a prepared one.)
Kolokace
herbal preparation
|medical preparation
|cosmetic preparation
Témata
science
|health
|food
|food_drink
Příklady
- The pharmacist gave me a herbal preparation to help me sleep.
- This cream is a special preparation for sensitive skin.
- The chef used a secret preparation to flavor the dish.
Učební příklady
- The doctor gave me a medical preparation.
- This is a special preparation for your hair.
- He made a herbal preparation to help me relax.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
preparation
IPA
GB/pɹˌɛpɚˈeɪʃən/
US/pɹˌɛpɚˈeɪʃən/
Slabiky a přízvuk
pre - par - a - tion (4 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (par)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: preparation
- Plural: preparation, preparations
Příbuzná slova
Forms
preparations
noun
Core family
prepare
verb A2
prepared
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unprepared
adjective
Advanced or less common
preparedness
noun B2
preparatory
adjective B2
Výrazy
in preparation for
1/ˈɪn pɹˌɛpɚˈeɪʃən fɚ/
fixed phrase
Before an event to get ready
Before something happens, to get ready for it.
Příklady
- She studied hard in preparation for the exam.
- The streets were cleaned in preparation for the parade.
lack of preparation
1/lˈæk əv pɹˌɛpɚˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Not having made needed plans
When you have not done what is needed to get ready.
Příklady
- The team's failure was due to lack of preparation.
- His speech showed a clear lack of preparation.
make preparations
1/mˈeɪk pɹˌɛpɚˈeɪʃənz/
fixed phrase
Do things needed to be ready
To do the things needed so you are ready for something.
Příklady
- We need to make preparations for the wedding.
- They made preparations before the storm arrived.