preparatory
美音:
[prı´perə´tɔ:rı
]英音:
[prı´perə´tɔ:rı
]adj.预备的
难易程度:
preparatory为短语/超纲词汇
词形变化:
副词:preparatorily
词根
par=to prepare(准备)
近义词, 同义词
preparatory
/prɪ'pærətrɪ; [US] -tɔ:rɪ; prɪ`pærə,tɔrɪ/
adj preparing for sth; introductory 准备的; 预备的; 筹备的
*preparatory investigations, measures, training 为准备做某事而进行的调查、而采取的措施、而进行的训练.
preparatory
adj
[only before noun]
done in order to get ready for something
preparatory talks to clear the way for a peace settlement
preparatory drawings
A lot of preparatory work still needs to be done.
preparatory to sth
formal before something else and in order to prepare for it
The partners held several meetings preparatory to signing the agreement.