prepare
gb/pɹipˈɛɹ/ us/pɹipˈɛɹ/
A2
英语
~ 700
义项
0 个义项
动词
A2
action
1
Make something ready
To get something ready to use or to happen.
用法模式：
to prepare [something] for [purpose/event]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'prepare' with 'repair'. 'Prepare' means to make ready, while 'repair' means to fix something broken.
近义词
ready (More informal and often used as an adjective rather than a verb.)
|
arrange (Implies organizing components rather than fully making ready.)
反义词
neglect (Implies failing to make necessary preparations.)
|
ignore (Implies intentionally not preparing.)
搭配
prepare a meal
|prepare a report
|prepare for battle
|prepare the ground
|prepare the room
主题
daily life
|work
|planning
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
例句
- She prepared the room for the guests.
- The chef prepared a delicious dinner.
- We need to prepare the documents before the meeting.
- He prepared the equipment for the experiment.
- They prepared the stage for the performance.
学习者例句
- I prepared my bag for school.
- She prepared lunch for her family.
- We prepared the table for dinner.
- He prepared his clothes for the trip.
- They prepared the garden for planting.
动词
B1
action
2
Get oneself ready
To get yourself ready in mind or body for something.
用法模式：
to prepare (oneself) for [something]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes forget reflexive pronouns when talking about preparing oneself.
近义词
brace (Often used for preparing for something difficult or unpleasant.)
|
ready oneself (A formal equivalent of preparing oneself.)
反义词
panic (Reacting without preparation, often emotionally.)
搭配
prepare yourself
|prepare mentally
|prepare physically
|prepare for the worst
主题
emotions
|planning
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
例句
- She prepared herself for the interview.
- The soldiers prepared themselves for the mission.
- I need to prepare mentally before giving a speech.
- He prepared himself for the long journey.
- We must prepare ourselves for possible delays.
学习者例句
- I prepared myself for the exam.
- She prepared herself to speak in class.
- They prepared themselves for the trip.
- He prepared himself to run in the race.
- We prepared ourselves to wait a long time.
动词
A2
action
3
Produce in advance
To make something before you need it.
用法模式：
to prepare [something] in advance
近义词
draft (Specifically refers to creating a preliminary version of something written.)
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assemble (Focuses on putting parts together rather than full readiness.)
反义词
improvise (To do something without prior preparation.)
搭配
prepare notes
|prepare a presentation
|prepare a package
主题
work
|planning
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
例句
- She prepared her speech the night before.
- I always prepare my clothes a day early.
- The teacher prepared handouts for the lesson.
- We prepared snacks before the guests arrived.
- He prepared a surprise gift in advance.
学习者例句
- I prepared my homework last night.
- She prepared her bag before school.
- We prepared food before the party.
- He prepared his shoes before running.
- They prepared their work before the meeting.
语法
词典原形
prepare
IPA
GB/pɹipˈɛɹ/
US/pɹipˈɛɹ/
音节与重音
pre - pare （2 个音节）
Stress on 2nd syllable (pare)
词形变化
Verb
- Base: prepare
- 3rd Person Singular: prepares
- Present Participle: preparing
- Past: prepared
词族
Forms
prepares
verb
preparing
verb
prepared
verb
Core family
preparation
noun A2
Negative and opposite forms
unprepared
adjective
Advanced or less common
preparatory
adjective B2
preparedness
noun B2
相关表达
be prepared
1/bˈi pɹipˈɛɹd/
fixed phrase
Be ready for something
To be in a state of readiness for what may happen.
例句
- Always be prepared when hiking in the mountains.
- You should be prepared for sudden changes in weather.
prepare for the worst
1/pɹipˈɛɹ fɚ ðə wˈɚst/
fixed phrase
Get ready for bad outcome
To get yourself ready in case something very bad happens.
例句
- We should prepare for the worst in case the storm hits.
- Before surgery, it's wise to prepare for the worst but hope for the best.
prepare oneself
1/pɹipˈɛɹ wˌʌnsˈɛlf/
fixed phrase
Get yourself ready for event
To make your mind or body ready for something that will happen soon.
例句
- She took a moment to prepare herself before entering the room.
- You need to prepare yourself before meeting them.