preparation
gb/pɹˌɛpɚˈeɪʃən/ us/pɹˌɛpɚˈeɪʃən/
A2
Englisch
~ 2100
Bedeutungen
0 Bedeutungen
Nomen
A2
action
1
Process of getting ready
The act of getting ready for something.
Verwendungsmuster:
[someone] makes preparation(s) for [something]
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes confuse 'preparation' (the process) with 'preparedness' (the state of being ready).
Synonyme
readiness (Implies a state of being ready rather than the process.)
|
planning (Focuses more on organizing in advance rather than all aspects of getting ready.)
Antonyme
improvisation (Acting without preparation or planning.)
Wortverbindungen
careful preparation
|make preparations
|in preparation for
|lack of preparation
|thorough preparation
Themen
daily life
|planning
|work
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Beispiele
- 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.
Beispiele für Lernende
- I need more preparation before the exam.
- He made preparations for his trip.
- They worked hard in preparation for the show.
Nomen
B1
entity
2
Specially made substance or mixture
Something that is made for a special use, like food or medicine.
Verwendungsmuster:
a preparation of [substance] for [purpose]
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners may confuse this meaning with the general process sense, not realizing it refers to an actual object or product.
Synonyme
compound (More technical; refers to a chemically combined substance.)
|
formula (Often used when referring to a precise scientific recipe.)
Antonyme
raw material (An unprocessed substance rather than a prepared one.)
Wortverbindungen
herbal preparation
|medical preparation
|cosmetic preparation
Themen
science
|health
|food
|food_drink
Beispiele
- 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.
Beispiele für Lernende
- The doctor gave me a medical preparation.
- This is a special preparation for your hair.
- He made a herbal preparation to help me relax.
Grammatik
Grundform
preparation
IPA
GB/pɹˌɛpɚˈeɪʃən/
US/pɹˌɛpɚˈeɪʃən/
Silben & Betonung
pre - par - a - tion (4 Silben)
Stress on 2nd syllable (par)
Wortformen
Noun
- Base: preparation
- Plural: preparation, preparations
Wortfamilie
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
Ausdrücke
in preparation for
1/ˈɪn pɹˌɛpɚˈeɪʃən fɚ/
fixed phrase
Before an event to get ready
Before something happens, to get ready for it.
Beispiele
- 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.
Beispiele
- 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.
Beispiele
- We need to make preparations for the wedding.
- They made preparations before the storm arrived.