preparation
gb/pɹˌɛpɚˈeɪʃən/ us/pɹˌɛpɚˈeɪʃən/
A2
Inglês
~ 2100
felkészülés, előkészítés, előkészület, készítmény, preparátum
NOME
A2
1
Padrão de uso:
[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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
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.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'preparation' (the process) with 'preparedness' (the state of being ready).
Significado
Process of getting ready
Colocações
careful preparation
|make preparations
|in preparation for
|lack of preparation
|thorough preparation
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
improvisation (Acting without preparation or planning.)
Temas
daily life
|planning
|work
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Definição
The act of getting ready for something.
The action or process of making something or someone ready for use, an event, or a situation.
NOME
B1
2
készítmény
B2
preparátum
C1
Padrão de uso:
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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
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.
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse this meaning with the general process sense, not realizing it refers to an actual object or product.
Significado
Specially made substance or mixture
Colocações
herbal preparation
|medical preparation
|cosmetic preparation
Sinónimos
compound (More technical; refers to a chemically combined substance.)
|
formula (Often used when referring to a precise scientific recipe.)
Antónimos
raw material (An unprocessed substance rather than a prepared one.)
Temas
science
|health
|food
|food_drink
Definição
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.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
preparation
IPA
GB/pɹˌɛpɚˈeɪʃən/
US/pɹˌɛpɚˈeɪʃən/
Sílabas e acento
pre - par - a - tion (4 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (par)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: preparation
- Plural: preparation, preparations
Família de palavras
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
Expressões
in preparation for
1/ˈɪn pɹˌɛpɚˈeɪʃən fɚ/
fixed phrase
Before an event to get ready
Before something happens, to get ready for it.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- We need to make preparations for the wedding.
- They made preparations before the storm arrived.