in preparation for
in preparation for — 慣用語
1. as a way of becoming ready for something that will happen later.
為了準備
為即將發生的事先做好準備
as a way of becoming ready for something that will happen later.
Samir cleared his desk in preparation for the big meeting on Monday.
Samir 為了準備週一的重要會議，把書桌整理乾淨。
do something in preparation for + future event
The town painted every fence in preparation for the summer festival.
為了準備夏季慶典，鎮上把每一道圍籬都重新油漆。
in preparation for + named event
Antonia studied late each night in preparation for her driving test.
Antonia 為了準備駕照考試，每天晚上都讀書到很晚。
The hikers packed warm clothes in preparation for the cold mountain nights.
為了準備山上寒冷的夜晚，登山客帶了保暖衣物。
Workers built a tall wall in preparation for the coming flood season.
為了準備即將到來的洪水季，工人築起一道高牆。
- ahead of
more neutral; marks time before an event without stressing the readiness
- to get ready for
plainer and more informal; uses a verb phrase instead
- in readiness for
more formal; common in written or official notices
文法句型
do something in preparation for + event
in preparation for + noun
用法筆記
Followed by a noun or noun phrase naming a future event, never by a bare verb. To express an action, use the -ing form ('in preparation for moving house') or switch to 'to prepare for'.
常見錯誤
Incorrect: 'She trained hard in preparation to the race.' Correct: 'She trained hard in preparation for the race.' — the phrase always takes 'for' before the event.
Incorrect: 'He saved money in preparation for buy a house.' Correct: 'He saved money in preparation for buying a house.' — use a noun or -ing form, not a bare verb.