prepare/prɪˈpeə(r)/
vt., vi.-pared, -paring1. 准备；预备to prepare a net for fishing准备捕鱼的鱼网
I prepared the ground for the seeds.我整理好土地准备播种。
Working on a part-time basis can prepare them for a future career.打工为大学生将来的工作作好准备。
Will you help me prepare for the get-together of the old classmates?你能否帮我为这次老同学聚会做好准备工作？
2. 配制；调制to prepare a medicine配药
3. 制订；布置Who prepared these building plans?谁制订的这些建筑计划？
4. 使习惯；使有备Prepare to meet your fate.准备面对命运。
We must be prepared for all contingencies.我们要作好各种准备，以防意外。
The team prepared themselves for defeat / to accept defeat.这个队心理上做好了接受失败的准备。