The Open Dictionary

preparation

noun

UK/ˌprep.ᵊrˈeɪ.ʃᵊn/
US/ˌprep.əˈreɪ.ʃᵊn/

Definitions of preparation noun

process(過程)

  1. B1Uncountable(不可數名詞)

    the act of preparing for something, or the activities involved in getting ready for an event or task

    準備工作；準備；預備

    • It seems the teacher did not do enough to prepare for this lesson.

      看來老師對這堂課的準備不夠充分。

    • The team attributed their loss to injuries and insufficient preparation.

      球隊將他們的失利歸因於傷病和準備不足。

    • Yasmin contributed to the preparatory work for this article.

      Yasmin為這篇文章的準備工作做出了貢獻。

substance(物質)

  1. Countable(可數名詞)

    a substance or a mixture of substances that has been prepared for a specific purpose, often for use as a medicine or treatment

    調配品；（常指藥物）製劑

    • a medication for treating diaper rash

      一種治療尿布疹的藥物

    • This is a topical preparation for easing muscle pain.

      這是一種外用製劑，用於緩解肌肉疼痛。

    • The pharmacist is preparing a new preparation for skin conditions.

      藥劑師正在準備一種治療皮膚狀況的新製劑。

Phrases of preparation noun

  • preparations

    The plans or arrangements made to get ready for a particular event or activity.

    準備工作

    • They are making preparations for their camping trip this weekend.

    他們正在為這個週末的露營之旅做準備。