preparation/ˌprepə'reɪ∫ən/

n. the process of preparing sth

n. [U] 准备：[preparation of sth] She often spends hours on the preparation of one meal. 她常常花数小时做一餐饭。

◇[preparation for sth] I did plenty of preparation for my examination. 我为考试做了充分的准备。

make preparations for sth 为…做准备：We're making preparations for the President's visit. 我们正为总统的来访做准备。

构词prepare + -ation

音组-ration/-'reɪ∫ən/

celebration; consideration; corporation; decoration; generation; immigration; liberation; operation; preparation; separation