| 单词 | prepare |
| 释义 | DEFINITIVE EXAMPLES 权威例句〔CHEAP〕If you go to a street market, you'd better be prepared to haggle. 如果你去路边市场，要作好讨价还价的准备。朗文写作活用〔CONTINUE〕She had a nagging worry that she hadn't done enough to prepare. 她有个无法摆脱的担忧——准备工作做得不够。朗文写作活用〔COVER〕Prepare the salad, and cover it until it's time to serve. 做好沙拉，端上桌之前一直要盖好盖子。朗文写作活用〔DELAY〕Some politicians are prepared to use delaying tactics to block the bill. 有些政治家打算采用拖延战术来阻挠这一提案。朗文写作活用〔DETAIL〕She had prepared an elaborate excuse for her absence. 她为缺席编好了一个巧妙的借口。朗文写作活用〔IF〕We're prepared to work all through the night if necessary. 我们已作好准备，如果有必要就开夜车。朗文写作活用〔INSTRUCTIONS〕There are an increasing number of recipe books with ideas for healthy meals that can be prepared quickly and easily. 越来越多的烹饪书提供了简便的健康菜肴的做法。朗文写作活用〔John the Baptist〕Jewish prophet who in the New Testament baptized and prepared the way for Jesus. He was executed by Herod Antipas at the behest of Salome.施洗者圣约翰：犹太先知，《新约》中为创业耶稣施洗礼并排除障碍。应莎乐美的请求被希律·安提帕所杀美国传统〔KILL〕Here are the kitchens where the condemned prisoner's last meal was prepared. 这里是给死囚准备最后一餐的厨房。朗文写作活用〔PREPARE〕Before you start painting, prepare the walls by cleaning them and filling any cracks. 粉刷之前，先清理墙面、修补裂缝，做好准备工作。朗文写作活用〔PREPARE〕They prepared themselves for a long wait. 他们作好了长时间等待的准备。朗文写作活用〔PROVE〕Try to round off your answer by demonstrating how your old job has prepared you to do the job you are applying for. 尽量以证明前一份工作如何为现在申请的工作作好准备来结束回答。朗文写作活用〔READY/NOT READY〕The team was well prepared and focussed on the issues. 该小组已作了充分准备，并把注意力集中到这些议题上。朗文写作活用〔REFUSE〕I'm not prepared to wait any longer. 我不愿再等下去了。朗文写作活用〔SPEND MONEY OR TIME|花钱/时间〕What quality accommodation you get depends on how much you're prepared to pay. 住宿条件质量如何要看你愿意出多少钱。朗文写作活用〔START〕The disarmament talks failed because neither side was prepared to risk taking the initiative. 裁军谈判告吹，因为双方都不愿意冒险采取主动。朗文写作活用〔WORK HARD〕You have to be prepared to be a peon when you start -- sweeping floors, delivering, that kind of thing. 开始的时候你得准备好做个杂务工一扫地、送信等一类的事情都要做。朗文写作活用〔WORK〕Are you prepared to work longer hours occasionally, to get the work done? 你愿意偶尔加班把工作做完吗？朗文写作活用〔WORK〕Husbands should be prepared to do their share of the household chores. 丈夫应该分担家务。朗文写作活用〔a notch on the/sb's bedpost〕She's not prepared to be just another notch on the bedpost.她可不想只成为别人的性伴而已。剑桥高阶〔activity〕The classroom was a hive of activity as the children prepared for the concert.孩子们在为音乐会做准备时，整个教室忙作一团。牛津搭配〔adapt〕The world will be different, and we will have to be prepared to adapt to the change.世界会变得不同，我们必须做好准备以适应其变化。柯林斯高阶〔afresh〕Only one expert source seemed prepared to analyse the problem afresh, from first principles.只有一位专家似乎已准备要从根本原理着手重新研究这个问题。柯林斯高阶〔alert〕Prepare for action and be on the alert.准备行动, 保持警惕。外研社新世纪〔any〕I'm prepared to take any advice.我愿意接受任何忠告。柯林斯高阶〔argue〕Are you prepared to argue that killing is sometimes justified? 你打算论证杀人有时是正当的吗？牛津搭配〔assist〕Julia was assisting him to prepare his speech.朱莉娅当时正在帮他准备演讲。外研社新世纪〔assist〕Julia was assisting him to prepare his speech.朱莉娅正在帮他准备讲演稿。柯林斯高阶〔bargain〕You can get even better deals if you're prepared to bargain.如果你准备好谈判，你会得到更好的交易结果。麦克米伦高阶〔batten down〕As the economy grows worse, investors need to batten down the hatches and prepare for tough times ahead.随着经济的恶化，投资者需要未雨绸缪，提前为低迷期做好准备。韦氏高阶〔bed〕To plant in a prepared plot of soil.造苗床：在一块备好了的土地上种植美国传统〔begin〕The US is prepared to begin talks immediately.美国准备立即开始会谈。外研社新世纪〔bend〕A minority of officers were prepared to bend the rules.少数官员准备篡改规则。柯林斯高阶〔better〕The next time he took the test, he was better prepared.第二次考试，他准备得更充分。剑桥高阶〔bitter〕They were prepared to fight to the bitter end for their rights.他们甘愿为自己的权利斗争到底。牛津高阶〔bottom〕You have to be prepared to start at the bottom and work your way up.你得准备好从最基层干起，努力向上。牛津高阶〔burnt sienna〕A reddish-brown pigment prepared by calcining raw sienna.红褐色颜料，锻赭土：一种经过锻烧生赭土而得到的红褐色颜料美国传统〔clean〕To prepare (fowl or other food) for cooking, as by removing the entrails or fat.清洗：为烹饪（家禽或其它食物）而准备，如清除内脏或脂肪美国传统〔compromise〕We are not prepared to compromise on safety standards.我们不愿在安全标准问题上放松。牛津高阶〔concede〕He was not prepared to concede that he had acted illegally.他不愿意承认自己犯了法。牛津搭配〔contingency〕A possibility that must be prepared for; a future emergency.紧急情况：必须为其作好准备的可能的事或情况；未来的紧急情况美国传统〔contingency〕Be prepared for all contingencies.所有的意外事件都要提防。牛津同义词〔contingency〕In making our business plans, we tried to prepare for any contingency that might hurt sales.在制订经营计划时，我们尽量为可能影响销售的任何偶发事件做好准备。韦氏高阶〔copy〕The subeditors prepare the reporters' copy for the paper and write the headlines.助理编辑处理记者为报纸写的稿件并加标题。牛津高阶〔corn flakes〕A crisp, flaky, commercially prepared cold cereal made from coarse cornmeal.玉米片：用粗玉米粉做的用来卖的冷脆谷类食物美国传统〔cram school〕A school especially in Japan that prepares its students for university entrance examinations by way of an accelerated curriculum.强化学校：尤指日本的一种通过强化课程而使预备学生参加大学入学考试的学校美国传统〔cream〕To prepare or cook in or with a cream sauce.用乳脂准备或烧烤美国传统〔credence〕I'm not prepared to give credence to anonymous complaints.我不会相信那些匿名投诉。剑桥高阶〔cultivate〕To improve and prepare (land), as by plowing or fertilizing, for raising crops; till.耕作：改善和准备（土地），如通过犁地或施肥等，用以种植作物；耕作美国传统〔curry powder〕A blended, pungent condiment prepared from cumin, coriander, turmeric, and other spices.咖哩粉：一种混合的辛辣调味品，用莳萝、芫荽、姜黄以及其它香料制成美国传统〔cute〕The President, trying to be cute, said his liberal arts education had not really prepared him for such complicated issues as this.总统故作精明地说道, 以自己所接受的文科教育并不足以应付如此复杂的问题。外研社新世纪〔cyanic acid〕A poisonous, unstable, highly volatile organic acid, HOCN, used to prepare cyanates.氰酸：一种有毒的、不稳定的、极易挥发的有机酸，HOCN，用来制取氢酸盐或氢酸酯美国传统〔disaster〕When disaster struck, no one was prepared.灾难来临时，人们都手足无措。牛津搭配〔dispense〕To prepare and give out (medicines).配（药）：准备并给出（药）美国传统〔donor〕Donor countries are becoming more choosy about which countries they are prepared to help.捐赠国在愿意帮助哪些国家的问题上越来越挑剔了。柯林斯高阶〔doom〕Prepare to meet your doom (= die).准备迎接你们的末日吧。牛津搭配〔do〕I've just got to prepare the dessert and that should do it.我只要把甜点准备好，那样就全好了。朗文当代〔drop〕See if he's prepared to drop the price.看看他是否准备降价。外研社新世纪〔end〕They are prepared to use violence in pursuit of their ends.他们准备使用暴力来达到目的。牛津高阶〔enemy〕He was prepared to use any weapon to fight against his enemies.他已准备好采取一切手段对付敌人。牛津搭配〔engage〕The troops prepared to engage the enemy.军队准备与敌军交战。韦氏高阶〔engage〕The troops prepared to engage with the enemy.军队准备与敌军交战。韦氏高阶〔engine〕The plane's engine roared as it prepared for take-off.飞机准备起飞时发动机轰鸣。牛津搭配〔enter into〕She is prepared to enter into talks with the strike leaders.她准备和罢工的领导者进行谈判。外研社新世纪〔enter〕The rebels were prepared to enter negotiations (=start discussing something) .叛乱分子愿意参加谈判。朗文当代〔estimated〕The shop also offers a curtain-making and fitting service. Quotes and estimates can be prepared by computer on the spot.那家商店还提供窗帘制作和安装服务，而且可以用计算机现场制作报价单和预算书。柯林斯高阶〔excellently〕The food was delicious and excellently prepared.这些食物美味可口，做得好极了。韦氏高阶〔execution〕US forces are fully prepared for the execution of any action once the order is given.美军作好了充分准备, 一旦命令下达, 可执行任何任务。外研社新世纪〔factor〕We factored sick days and vacations in when we prepared the work schedule.当我们准备工作时间表时，我们把病假和假期都包括在内美国传统〔farina〕Fine meal prepared from cereal grain and various other plant products and often used as a cooked cereal or in puddings.谷粉：由谷物颗粒和各种其它植物果实精制的细粉，通常用以加工谷类食品和布丁美国传统〔fast food〕Inexpensive food, such as hamburgers and fried chicken, prepared and served quickly for consumption on the premises or elsewhere.快餐：在店里或其它地方快速准备和提供消费的便宜食品，如汉堡包和炸鸡美国传统〔fever〕Soccer fever has been sweeping the nation as they prepare for the World Cup.世界杯筹备期间，足球狂潮席卷全国。朗文当代〔funeral home〕An establishment in which the dead are prepared for burial or cremation and in which wakes and funerals may be held.殡仪馆：为死者准备葬礼或火化并举行葬礼或守灵的场所美国传统〔ganja〕Marijuana, especially a highly resinous form of marijuana prepared from the flowering tops and leaves of selected plants and usually ingested by smoking.大麻：大麻，尤指从精选植物的开花顶端及叶中提取的大麻的高质量树脂形式，一般通过吸烟来摄取美国传统〔general〕We are prepared to discuss the deal in general terms, but the details are confidential.我们准备大概地谈一下这个协议，但具体内容属于机密。麦克米伦高阶〔go along with〕Whatever the majority decided I was prepared to go along with.不论大多数人的决定是什么, 我都准备服从。外研社新世纪〔go along with〕Whatever the majority decided I was prepared to go along with.只要是多数人的决定我都愿意服从。柯林斯高阶〔hashish〕A purified resin prepared from the flowering tops of the female cannabis plant and smoked or chewed as a narcotic or an intoxicant.印度大麻麻醉剂：由雌性大麻的开花顶端提炼出来的纯丁香，作为一种麻醉剂或毒品点燃或咀嚼美国传统〔health〕Some athletes are prepared to risk their health to win a medal.有些运动员已做好准备用健康去换取奖牌。牛津搭配〔heart〕The weary troops took heart and prepared to renew the fight.疲惫的队伍受到鼓舞, 准备重新开始战斗。外研社新世纪〔hint〕He hinted strongly that he might be prepared to send troops in.他强烈暗示他可能要派部队进驻。朗文当代〔hominy〕Hulled and dried kernels of corn, prepared as food by boiling.玉米片：去壳并晒干的玉米粒，煮熟可作为食物美国传统〔honor〕He was prepared to fight to defend/protect/uphold his family's honor.他准备为维护自己家族的声誉而战。韦氏高阶〔hurt〕It would not hurt if you have been prepared.早做准备没有坏处。21世纪英汉〔inch〕Neither side is prepared to give an inch in the negotiations.谈判中双方都无意作丝毫让步。朗文当代〔intellectually〕Intellectually, I was completely prepared for that type of work.从心智上来说,我已经对那种工作完全作好了准备。柯林斯高阶〔involved〕We were prepared to accept the risks involved in escaping.我们已准备好接受逃跑面临的一切风险。麦克米伦高阶〔just〕Just as they must put aside their prejudices, so we must be prepared to accept their good faith.正如他们必须抛弃成见,我们也必须准备接受他们的诚意。英汉大词典〔kill〕They are quite prepared to kill to achieve their ends.为了达到目的，他们已做好杀人的准备。牛津搭配〔launder〕To wash or prepare laundry.洗衣物或作洗涤前的准备美国传统〔law〕The local authority is prepared to prosecute them for breaking the law.犯法麦克米伦高阶〔light-hearted〕They were light-hearted and prepared to enjoy life.他们无忧无虑，随时准备享受生活。柯林斯高阶〔low〕Just how low is the government prepared to stoop in order to win votes in next month's election? 为了在下个月的竞选中赢得选票，该政府会如何的不择手段呢？麦克米伦高阶〔make up〕Prepare the souffle dish before making up the souffle mixture.在搅拌做蛋奶酥的各种原料之前先要把盘子准备好。柯林斯高阶〔make up〕He didn't have a prepared speech. He just made it up as he went along.他没有准备演讲稿，只是现编现说。韦氏高阶〔match〕He's prepared to match against all comers.他已准备好和所有前来比赛的人进行较量。21世纪英汉〔means〕Brian was prepared to use any means to get what he wanted.布赖恩准备不择手段地得到他想要的。朗文当代〔mobilize〕To become prepared for or as if for war.动员起来：使得为了战争或仿佛为了战争而准备好美国传统〔muck sth up〕I really prepared for the interview because I didn't want to muck it up.我确实为面试做了准备，因为我不想把它搞砸了。剑桥高阶〔notice〕Firefighters were prepared to rush out at a moment's notice .接到通知后只消片刻，消防队员们就准备好冲锋上阵。朗文当代〔offer〕Within 20 minutes they were prepared to make us an offer.不出 20 分钟，他们就准备向我们报价了。朗文当代〔pan〕Turn the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40 minutes.把面糊倒入备好的烤盘里，烘烤 40 分钟。牛津搭配〔pastry〕He worked on the filling while I prepared the pastry.他做馅，我准备面团。韦氏高阶〔perfume〕A substance that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor, especially a volatile liquid distilled from flowers or prepared synthetically.香水：一种可以散发香味的物质，尤指从花瓣中提取的液体或合成物质美国传统〔pliable〕If we go on expecting our daughters to be decorative and pliable and empty-headed, they'll be inadequately prepared for the future.如果我们继续期望自己的女儿只重外表、毫无主见、头脑空空的话，她们就会对未来准备不足。柯林斯高阶〔plunge〕She prepared to take the plunge into the cold waters of Lake Ontario.她做好准备跳入安大略湖冰冷的水中。牛津搭配〔preliminary〕Something that precedes, prepares for, or introduces the main matter, action, or business.开端，初步：先于、准备或介绍主要事件、行动或业务的事美国传统〔preparatory school〕A usually private secondary school that prepares students for college.大学预科学校：为学生进入大学作准备的私立中学美国传统〔prepare for〕President Castro has warned Cubans to prepare for a profound economic emergency.卡斯特罗主席告诫古巴人民为严峻的经济危急状况做好准备。外研社新世纪〔preparedness〕The state of being prepared, especially military readiness for combat.准备：准备好的状态，尤指为战斗所作的武力准备美国传统〔prepared〕Are you prepared to take industrial action?你们愿意采取劳工行动吗？外研社新世纪〔prepared〕He ended his prepared statement by thanking the police.在这份事先准备好的声明的最后，他对警方表示了感谢。柯林斯高阶〔prepared〕He ended his prepared statement by thanking the police.在这份事先准备好的声明的末尾, 他对警方表示了感谢。外研社新世纪〔prepared〕He read a prepared text of greeting.他宣读了一篇事先写好的欢迎辞。英汉大词典〔prepared〕How much are you prepared to pay? 你打算付多少钱？韦氏高阶〔prepared〕How much is she prepared to pay? 她愿意出多少钱？朗文当代〔prepared〕I wasn't prepared for all their questions.他们所有的问题令我措手不及。朗文当代〔prepared〕Members of the KGB service were only prepared to take orders from the President.克格勃成员只听命于总统。外研社新世纪〔prepared〕They are poorly prepared academically.他们在功课方面准备不足。牛津搭配〔prepared〕When she called on me, I wasn't prepared.她拜访我时，我毫无准备。剑桥高阶〔prepare〕Buy the album, and prepare to be amazed.买下这个专辑，等着感受惊喜吧。朗文当代〔prepare〕Curie's research prepared the way for the work of modern nuclear scientists.居里的研究为现代核科学家的工作打下了基础。朗文当代〔prepare〕The prosecution wanted more time to prepare their case.原告想要有更多的时间来准备诉讼。朗文当代〔prepare〕The ship's chef prepared us a light lunch.船上的厨师为我们准备了一顿清淡的午餐。麦克米伦高阶〔prepare〕The troops prepared themselves to go into battle.部队准备开赴战场。牛津高阶〔prepare〕They'll be arriving soon. We don't have much more time to prepare.他们马上就到，我们没有更多的时间准备了。韦氏高阶〔prepare〕This course prepares students for middle and senior managerial positions.这门课旨在使学生在将来能够胜任中、高级管理职位。剑桥高阶〔prepare〕Traders began to prepare for the annual surge of Christmas shoppers.商人们开始在为每年圣诞节的购物高峰进行筹备了。麦克米伦高阶〔prepare〕We don't have much more time to prepare ourselves for their arrival.我们没有更多时间为他们的到来做准备。韦氏高阶〔prepare〕You'd better prepare yourself for how he's going to look. He won't be as you expect.你最好对他的长相有心理准备。他和你的预期会不一样。外研社新世纪〔prime〕To prepare (a gun or mine) for firing by inserting a charge of gunpowder or a primer.装填火药：为（枪或地雷）装火药或导火索使其准备射击美国传统〔prime〕To become prepared for future action or operation.准备：为将来的行为或运行而准备好美国传统〔probability〕We have to be prepared for the probability of a further fall in profits.我们必须对利润可能进一步下滑有所准备。麦克米伦高阶〔program〕This program provides everything you need to prepare your own publication.这个程序提供个人出版所需要的一切。牛津搭配〔provide〕Archaic To make ready ahead of time; prepare.【古语】 作准备：提前准备好；预备美国传统〔publish〕To prepare and issue (printed material) for public distribution or sale.为公开发行或出售而准备并出版（印刷品）美国传统〔recite〕To repeat lessons prepared or memorized.背书：重复已准备好或已记忆的课文美国传统〔refutation〕He prepared a complete refutation of the Republicans' most serious charges.他准备全面反驳共和党人对他最严重的指控。柯林斯高阶〔rely〕Prepare yourself thoroughly for the performance;then trust in your talent to carry you through.为演出作好充分的准备；然后相信自己的才华能克服一切困难。美国传统〔rent〕The tenants were not prepared to pay the higher rents demanded.房客不愿意付更高的租金。牛津搭配〔result〕Teachers were not fully prepared for the major changes in the exam system, and chaos resulted.老师们对考试制度的重大变化没有做好充分准备，因此出现了混乱的局面。剑桥高阶〔revise〕To prepare a newly edited version of (a text).修订：准备（教科书）的新编版本美国传统〔ride〕The woman who is brave enough to pursue her own path must prepare herself for a rough ride.勇于走自己道路的女人就必须准备好面对外界的非难。柯林斯高阶〔rink〕A building that houses a surface prepared for skating.溜冰房：为滑冰准备有一表面的房子美国传统〔risk〕Are you prepared to risk traveling without an armed guard? 你准备冒险不带武装警卫出行吗？朗文当代〔risk〕He's prepared to risk everything to avoid this war.他准备不惜一切来避免这场战争。朗文当代〔roof〕Are we prepared to let this happen under our own roofs? 我们怎能让这种事发生在自己的家里? 英汉大词典〔sauté〕A dish of food so prepared.嫩煎的菜肴：如此准备的菜肴美国传统〔scale up〕Since then, Wellcome has been scaling up production to prepare for clinical trials.从那以后, 威康公司一直在增加产量, 为临床试验做准备。外研社新世纪〔scripted〕He had prepared scripted answers.他已事先写好了答案。柯林斯高阶〔sepia〕A dark brown ink or pigment originally prepared from the secretion of the cuttlefish.乌贼墨颜料：最初从乌贼的分泌物中提取的深褐色墨水或颜料美国传统〔shooting gallery〕Slang A place where illegal drugs may be obtained, prepared, and taken by injection, often with equipment provided on the premises.【俚语】 提供毒品的场所：一个能得到，制造，注射非法毒品的地方，该场所一般提供装备美国传统〔so〕The driver usually spends four hours or so helping to load and prepare his lorry.司机通常花 4 小时左右的时间帮忙装货和打理货车。柯林斯高阶〔spatula〕Spoon the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing over the top with a spatula.将面糊舀入备好的平底锅中，用刮铲将表面抹平。柯林斯高阶〔spawn〕Mycelia of mushrooms or other fungi grown in specially prepared organic matter for planting in beds.菌种体：特别栽种于苗床上的在有机体上生长的蘑菇或其他菌类的菌丝体美国传统〔spite〕She was prepared to marry him just to spite her parents.她准备和他结婚，只是要故意气气她的父母。麦克米伦高阶〔stand down〕I'm prepared to stand down in favour of a younger candidate.我准备辞职, 为一名更年轻的候选人让路。外研社新世纪〔status〕The Council unanimously directed city staff to prepare a status report on the project.委员会一致要求市政府工作人员就该项目准备一份进度报告。柯林斯高阶〔stick to sth〕You'll never learn to play the piano if you're not prepared to stick to it.如果你不打算持之以恒的话，你永远也学不会弹钢琴。剑桥高阶〔terebene〕A mixture of terpenes prepared from oil of turpentine, used as an expectorant and antiseptic.松节油萜：由松节油中提炼的萜的混合剂，用作祛痰剂和抗防腐剂美国传统〔threat〕He would not make threats he wasn't prepared to carry out.他不会只进行口头威胁而不付诸行动。麦克米伦高阶〔tide over〕The banks were prepared to put up 50 million euros to tide over the company.银行准备拿出5,000万欧元帮助那家公司摆脱困境。柯林斯高阶〔travel〕Most people are prepared to travel reasonable distances to work.大部分人都准备走上一段路程去上班。麦克米伦高阶〔trotter〕Informal A foot, especially the foot of a pig or sheep prepared as food.【非正式用语】 脚：脚，尤指用作食物的猪脚或羊脚美国传统〔tune〕To prepare (oneself) for a specified activity.热身，准备活动：为某一特殊活动做准备美国传统〔ultimate〕My experience has prepared me for this ultimate challenge.我的经验已经帮我做好迎接这个终极挑战的准备。外研社新世纪〔undivided〕You must be prepared to give the job your undivided attention.你必须准备好全心全意地投入工作。牛津高阶〔unready〕Not ready or prepared.未准备好的美国传统〔vanilla〕A flavoring extract prepared from the cured seedpods of this plant or produced synthetically.香子兰精，香草精：从这种植物的晾干的心皮中制出的或人工生产的调味精美国传统〔warm〕Sports To prepare for an athletic event by exercising, stretching, or practicing for a short time beforehand.【体育运动】 做热身活动：为准备某项体育比赛而在赛前很短一段时间内做锻炼、伸体或练习等美国传统〔widowhood〕Nothing can prepare you for the shock and grief of widowhood.守寡的打击和悲伤让人难以承受。柯林斯高阶〔wild-eyed〕They seem to be prepared to throw billions at all sorts of wild-eyed schemes.他们似乎准备好了要为各种不切实际的计划烧掉几十个亿。外研社新世纪〔winterize〕To prepare or equip (an automobile or a house, for example) for winter weather.使适合冬天使用：为冬天的天气准备或装配（如汽车或房子）美国传统〔yummy〕He prepared all sorts of yummy dishes.他准备了各种各样的美食。韦氏高阶He prepared a hearty dinner for us. 他为我们准备了一顿丰盛的晚餐。译典通He is prepared to make a living by accepting any remunerative chore. 为了生计，他准备接受任何有酬报的杂活。译典通He stood by the phone, pencil at the ready (= prepared to write).他站在电话机旁，手里拿着铅笔随时准备记录。剑桥国际How quickly can you prepare the paperwork? 你能够以多快的速度起草文件？牛津商务I'll prepare a revised estimate for you.我会为你准备一份经过修订的评估报告。牛津商务I'm going to be out tonight, so you'll have to get your own dinner (= prepare it yourself).我今天晚上要出去，所以你得自己做晚饭。剑桥国际Neither side seems prepared to make the first move towards (= be the first to take action in) reaching a peace agreement.双方似乎都不愿意率先为达成和平协议而采取行动。剑桥国际People are not really prepared to talk about these kinds of personal problems.人们其实不愿意谈论这些个人问题。剑桥国际People in this country are not prepared to tolerate a racist state in Europe.这个国家的人不准备容忍在欧洲出现鼓吹种族主义的势态。剑桥国际Secret information allowed the police to be ready and waiting (= waiting and prepared to act) when the robbers came out of the bank.秘密情报使得警察可以等待，候着抢劫者从银行出来。剑桥国际She ad-libbed her way through the entire speech. (=None of it was prepared before she made it.) 她即席作了整场演讲。剑桥国际She decided to forgo the party and prepare for the English exam. 她决定不去参加聚会，为英语考试作好准备。译典通She went to prepare him a meal with her own hands. 她去亲手为他做一顿饭。译典通The Board of Education has announced plans to make schooling more relevant and prepare students better for life beyond high school.教育委员会宣布了让教学更确当、使学生更好地适应中学毕业后的生活的计划。剑桥国际The auditors had only been able to prepare a qualified audit report (= one that they cannot agree with completely) due to lack of information.由于缺乏资料，审计师只能编写一份带保留意见的审计报告。牛津商务The bomb was prepared so that detonation was delayed for 12 hours.炸弹的设置使引爆延迟12小时。剑桥国际The company has prepared a checklist on interviewing skills to help their employees interview candidates for new posts.那个公司准备了一张关于面试技巧的清单，帮助他们的雇员面试新职位的候选人。剑桥国际The defence lawyers prepared a 15-page memorandum for the judge.辩护律师为法官准备了一份15页的备忘录。剑桥国际The financial statements were prepared in accordance with GAAP.当时是按照公认会计准则编制财务报表的。牛津商务The group had prepared a report on the issues of management and staff training.这个小组就管理和职工培训问题准备好了一份报告。剑桥国际The meeting turned out to be a farce since no one had prepared anything.因为没有人做任何准备，会议最后成了一出乱哄哄的闹剧。剑桥国际The people are prepared to sacrifice everything to achieve victory.人们已作好准备为取得胜利而献出一切。剑桥国际They prepared themselves for the worst. 他们作了最坏的打算。译典通They've had plenty of time to prepare, so the arrangements should be well in hand (=almost ready).他们花了很多时间准备，因此安排应当差不多好了。剑桥国际We must be prepared to pay for top-notch talent.我们必须准备高薪聘请拔尖人才。牛津商务You need to prepare yourself for a long wait.你需要作好长时间等待的准备。剑桥国际 |
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