preparation
gb/pɹˌɛpɚˈeɪʃən/ us/pɹˌɛpɚˈeɪʃən/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 2100
felkészülés, előkészítés, előkészület, készítmény, preparátum
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
A2
1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone] makes preparation(s) for [something]
The team spent weeks in preparation for the big game.
A csapat heteket töltött a nagy mérkőzésre való felkészüléssel.
Good preparation is essential for a successful presentation.
Az alapos felkészülés elengedhetetlen egy sikeres prezentációhoz.
She made careful preparations before her guests arrived.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
I need more preparation before the exam.
Több felkészülésre van szükségem a vizsga előtt.
He made preparations for his trip.
Előkészületeket tett az útjára.
They worked hard in preparation for the show.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'preparation' (the process) with 'preparedness' (the state of being ready).
Σημασία
Process of getting ready
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
careful preparation
|make preparations
|in preparation for
|lack of preparation
|thorough preparation
Συνώνυμα
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.)
Αντώνυμα
improvisation (Acting without preparation or planning.)
Θέματα
daily life
|planning
|work
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Ορισμός
The act of getting ready for something.
The action or process of making something or someone ready for use, an event, or a situation.
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
B1
2
készítmény
B2
preparátum
C1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
a preparation of [substance] for [purpose]
The pharmacist gave me a herbal preparation to help me sleep.
A gyógyszerész adott egy gyógynövényes készítményt, ami segít elaludni.
This cream is a special preparation for sensitive skin.
Ez a krém érzékeny bőrre készült speciális készítmény.
The chef used a secret preparation to flavor the dish.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
The doctor gave me a medical preparation.
Az orvos egy gyógyászati készítményt adott nekem.
This is a special preparation for your hair.
Ez egy speciális készítmény a hajad ápolására.
He made a herbal preparation to help me relax.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse this meaning with the general process sense, not realizing it refers to an actual object or product.
Σημασία
Specially made substance or mixture
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
herbal preparation
|medical preparation
|cosmetic preparation
Συνώνυμα
compound (More technical; refers to a chemically combined substance.)
|
formula (Often used when referring to a precise scientific recipe.)
Αντώνυμα
raw material (An unprocessed substance rather than a prepared one.)
Θέματα
science
|health
|food
|food_drink
Ορισμός
Something that is made for a special use, like food or medicine.
A substance, mixture, or product that has been specially made for a particular use, especially in cooking, medicine, or science.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
preparation
IPA
GB/pɹˌɛpɚˈeɪʃən/
US/pɹˌɛpɚˈeɪʃən/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
pre - par - a - tion (4 συλλαβές)
Stress on 2nd syllable (par)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: preparation
- Plural: preparation, preparations
Οικογένεια λέξεων
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
Εκφράσεις
in preparation for
1/ˈɪn pɹˌɛpɚˈeɪʃən fɚ/
fixed phrase
Before an event to get ready
Before something happens, to get ready for it.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- We need to make preparations for the wedding.
- They made preparations before the storm arrived.