preparation/͵prɛpəˋreʃən; ˌprepəˈreIʃ$n/n 1 [U] the work of preparing something or preparing for something 准备﹐预备: +for The England team have begun their preparation for next week's game. 英格兰队已开始备战下周的比赛。in preparation for sth We’ve had extra training sessions in preparation for the tests. 为准备测验我们上了额外的训练课。+of the preparation of the report 报告的准备2 preparations [plural 复数] arrangements for something that is going to happen 准备工作﹐筹备工作: +for preparations for the wedding 婚礼的筹备工作Preparations are being made for the President's visit. 正在为总统的来访做准备工作。see box at见 PREPARE 方框