Preparation 用法总结
1. 基本信息
词性：名词（不可数/可数）
发音：/ˌprepəˈreɪʃn/
词义：准备；准备工作；制剂；预备状态
2. 常见用法与搭配
- make preparations for...：为……做准备
We are making preparations for the conference next week.
- in preparation for...：为……做准备（作状语）
She’s been studying hard in preparation for the exam.
- the preparation of...：……的准备过程
The preparation of this report took three days.
- adequate/proper/thorough preparation：充分/适当/彻底的准备
Success depends on thorough preparation.
3. 可数与不可数用法
“Preparation” 通常作不可数名词，表示“准备”这一抽象概念；但在指具体的“准备工作”或“准备事项”时，常用复数形式 preparations。
不可数：Good preparation is essential.（良好的准备是必要的。）
可数：Final preparations are underway.（最后的准备工作正在进行中。）
4. 易混淆点
⚠️ 注意不要与动词 “prepare” 混淆。“Preparation” 是名词，不能直接接宾语。如不能说 “preparation the meal”，而应说 “the preparation of the meal” 或 “preparing the meal”。
5. 实用例句
- The team’s victory was the result of careful preparation.
- All necessary preparations have been made for the launch.
- He spent weeks in preparation for his job interview.
- This medicine is a herbal preparation used to relieve stress.