prepare/prIˋpɛr; prIˈpeə/v 1 [T] to make something ready to be used 把…准备好: prepare sth for sth/sb Carol was upstairs preparing a room for the guests. 卡罗尔在楼上为客人准备房间。THESAURUS 同类词get sth ready 把某物准备好: I’ve been getting everything ready for the party. 我在把派对所需的东西都准备好。set sth up – to make a piece of equipment ready to be used 安装好〔设备〕: Kim's setting up the computer in the meeting room. 金在会议室里调试电脑。make preparations – to prepare for an important event〔为重要事情〕做准备工作: They spent six months making preparations for the journey. 他们为这次旅行准备了六个月。It is quite formal to say that someone prepares a meal . It is more usual to say that they make or cook a meal , or that they are getting a meal ready ☆ prepare a meal 这种说法是相当正式的。 更为常见的说法是 make 或 cook a meal﹐或者可以说 getting a meal ready: Bella was making dinner. 贝拉在做饭。Shall I get lunch ready? 我去做午饭好吗?2 [I,T] to make plans or arrangements for something that will happen soon, or to get yourself ready for it 筹备﹐做准备工作﹔使〔自己〕做好准备: +for I haven’t even begun to prepare for tomorrow's test. 明天的测验我甚至还没开始准备。prepare yourself (for sth) Prepare yourself for a shock. 准备好大吃一惊吧。prepare to do sth Just as we were preparing to leave, the phone rang. 我们正准备离开﹐电话响了。3 [T] to give someone the training or skills that they need to do something〔给某人提供培训或技能〕使做好准备: prepare sb for sth The course prepares students for a career in business. 这门课程是为学生在商界发展作准备的。4 [T] to make a meal or substance 准备〔饭菜等〕: This dish can be prepared the day before. 这道菜可以在前一天就准备好。Anna was in the kitchen preparing vegetables. 安娜在厨房里准备蔬菜。5 [T] to write a document 拟定〔文件〕: The inspector will prepare a report for the minister. 检查员将拟定一份报告给部长。