preparation
gb/pɹˌɛpɚˈeɪʃən/ us/pɹˌɛpɚˈeɪʃən/
A2
Английский
~ 2100
Значения
0 значений
Существительное
A2
action
1
Process of getting ready
The act of getting ready for something.
Модель употребления:
[someone] makes preparation(s) for [something]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'preparation' (the process) with 'preparedness' (the state of being ready).
Синонимы
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.)
Антонимы
improvisation (Acting without preparation or planning.)
Коллокации
careful preparation
|make preparations
|in preparation for
|lack of preparation
|thorough preparation
Темы
daily life
|planning
|work
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- I need more preparation before the exam.
- He made preparations for his trip.
- They worked hard in preparation for the show.
Существительное
B1
entity
2
Specially made substance or mixture
Something that is made for a special use, like food or medicine.
Модель употребления:
a preparation of [substance] for [purpose]
Частая ошибка:
Learners may confuse this meaning with the general process sense, not realizing it refers to an actual object or product.
Синонимы
compound (More technical; refers to a chemically combined substance.)
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formula (Often used when referring to a precise scientific recipe.)
Антонимы
raw material (An unprocessed substance rather than a prepared one.)
Коллокации
herbal preparation
|medical preparation
|cosmetic preparation
Темы
science
|health
|food
|food_drink
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- The doctor gave me a medical preparation.
- This is a special preparation for your hair.
- He made a herbal preparation to help me relax.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
preparation
IPA
GB/pɹˌɛpɚˈeɪʃən/
US/pɹˌɛpɚˈeɪʃən/
Слоги и ударение
pre - par - a - tion (4 слога)
Stress on 2nd syllable (par)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: preparation
- Plural: preparation, preparations
Родственные слова
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
Выражения
in preparation for
1/ˈɪn pɹˌɛpɚˈeɪʃən fɚ/
fixed phrase
Before an event to get ready
Before something happens, to get ready for it.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- We need to make preparations for the wedding.
- They made preparations before the storm arrived.