preparation
gb/pɹˌɛpɚˈeɪʃən/ us/pɹˌɛpɚˈeɪʃən/
A2
英語
~ 2100
語義
0件の語義
名詞
A2
action
1
Process of getting ready
The act of getting ready for something.
用法パターン：
[someone] makes preparation(s) for [something]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'preparation' (the process) with 'preparedness' (the state of being ready).
類義語
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.)
対義語
improvisation (Acting without preparation or planning.)
コロケーション
careful preparation
|make preparations
|in preparation for
|lack of preparation
|thorough preparation
テーマ
daily life
|planning
|work
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- I need more preparation before the exam.
- He made preparations for his trip.
- They worked hard in preparation for the show.
名詞
B1
entity
2
Specially made substance or mixture
Something that is made for a special use, like food or medicine.
用法パターン：
a preparation of [substance] for [purpose]
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse this meaning with the general process sense, not realizing it refers to an actual object or product.
類義語
compound (More technical; refers to a chemically combined substance.)
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formula (Often used when referring to a precise scientific recipe.)
対義語
raw material (An unprocessed substance rather than a prepared one.)
コロケーション
herbal preparation
|medical preparation
|cosmetic preparation
テーマ
science
|health
|food
|food_drink
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- The doctor gave me a medical preparation.
- This is a special preparation for your hair.
- He made a herbal preparation to help me relax.
文法
辞書形
preparation
IPA
GB/pɹˌɛpɚˈeɪʃən/
US/pɹˌɛpɚˈeɪʃən/
音節・強勢
pre - par - a - tion （4音節）
Stress on 2nd syllable (par)
活用形
Noun
- Base: preparation
- Plural: preparation, preparations
関連語
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
表現
in preparation for
1/ˈɪn pɹˌɛpɚˈeɪʃən fɚ/
fixed phrase
Before an event to get ready
Before something happens, to get ready for it.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- We need to make preparations for the wedding.
- They made preparations before the storm arrived.