This dish is good for dinner parties because much of the preparation can be done ahead of time.
这道菜适合宴会,因为很多准备工作可以事先做好。
Plans for the new school are now in preparation .
新学校的设计图正在绘制中。
n. 预备;准备
arrangement、
preliminary、
provision
abbr. prep
adj. prepared、 preparatory、 preparative
v. prepared