prepare

• 动词，表示使某物准备好以供使用或考虑，或使自己为某事件或任务做好准备。

A verb used to indicate the act of making something ready for use or consideration, or getting oneself ready for an event or task.

1. Make readyA2formal

   To make something ready for use or for a particular purpose.

   准备

   • She prepared the dinner table for the guests.
   • The team prepared the equipment for the experiment.
   • He prepared his speech carefully before the conference.

   同义词arrangeequipfitgear uporganizeprearrangeprimereadyset up

   反义词disarrangedisorganizedisruptignoreneglect

2. Get oneself readyA2formal

   To make oneself ready to deal with something.

   做好准备

   • I need to prepare for my final exams.
   • She prepared herself for the job interview.
   • They prepared for the storm by stocking up on supplies.

   同义词bracefortifygear upprimeready

   反义词improvisewing

3. Cook foodA1formal

   To make food ready to be eaten.

   做饭

   • He prepared a delicious meal for his family.
   • She is preparing a salad for lunch.
   • They prepared breakfast together every morning.

   同义词cookdish upfixmakewhip up

短语动词变体prepare for