preparation
gb/pɹˌɛpɚˈeɪʃən/ us/pɹˌɛpɚˈeɪʃən/
A2
Engels
~ 2100
felkészülés, előkészítés, előkészület, készítmény, preparátum
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
A2
1
Gebruikspatroon:
[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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
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.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'preparation' (the process) with 'preparedness' (the state of being ready).
Betekenis
Process of getting ready
Woordcombinaties
careful preparation
|make preparations
|in preparation for
|lack of preparation
|thorough preparation
Synoniemen
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.)
Antoniemen
improvisation (Acting without preparation or planning.)
Thema's
daily life
|planning
|work
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Definitie
The act of getting ready for something.
The action or process of making something or someone ready for use, an event, or a situation.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
B1
2
készítmény
B2
preparátum
C1
Gebruikspatroon:
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
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.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may confuse this meaning with the general process sense, not realizing it refers to an actual object or product.
Betekenis
Specially made substance or mixture
Woordcombinaties
herbal preparation
|medical preparation
|cosmetic preparation
Synoniemen
compound (More technical; refers to a chemically combined substance.)
|
formula (Often used when referring to a precise scientific recipe.)
Antoniemen
raw material (An unprocessed substance rather than a prepared one.)
Thema's
science
|health
|food
|food_drink
Definitie
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.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
preparation
IPA
GB/pɹˌɛpɚˈeɪʃən/
US/pɹˌɛpɚˈeɪʃən/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
pre - par - a - tion (4 lettergrepen)
Stress on 2nd syllable (par)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: preparation
- Plural: preparation, preparations
Woordfamilie
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
Uitdrukkingen
in preparation for
1/ˈɪn pɹˌɛpɚˈeɪʃən fɚ/
fixed phrase
Before an event to get ready
Before something happens, to get ready for it.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- We need to make preparations for the wedding.
- They made preparations before the storm arrived.