preparation /ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃən/ noun plural preparations
plural preparations
Learner's definition of PREPARATION
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[noncount] : the activity or process of making something ready or of becoming ready for something准备；预备 -
The festival involves a lot of preparation.节日需要做很多准备工作。
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food/meal preparation食物/餐食准备
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To complete this recipe, plan on about 30 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of baking.要按食谱完成这份食物，预计需要约30分钟的准备工作和40分钟的烘焙。
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Plans for the next edition are already in preparation. [=are already being prepared/made]下一个版本的计划已在准备中。
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preparations [plural] : things that are done to make something ready or to become ready for something准备工作 -
The staff is making preparations to move to another building. [=the staff is doing things to become ready to move to another building]全体员工正为搬入另一栋楼做准备。
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Preparations are under way [=things are being done to become ready] for the move to the new building.搬人新楼的准备工作正在进行。
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[count] : a substance (such as a cream or lotion) that you use as medicine or to improve your appearance配制品，制剂（如乳霜或洗液）