1. to make something ready for use or consideration
使某物準備好以供使用或考慮
I need to prepare dinner for my family.
我需要為家人準備晚餐。
She prepared the room for the guests.
她為客人準備好了房間。
Prepare Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
prepare
verb
快速理解
What does "Prepare" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Prepare"?
指為某件事或某種情況進行安排、處理或製作，使其就緒。
- 1
使就緒
EN: to make something ready for use or consideration
翻譯: 使某物準備好以供使用或考慮
- 2
安排籌劃
EN: to make plans or arrangements for a future event
翻譯: 為未來的事件制定計畫或安排
- 3
製作調配
EN: to make food or a substance by combining ingredients
翻譯: 透過混合食材來製作食物或物質
- 4
心理預備
EN: to make yourself mentally ready for something difficult
翻譯: 讓自己在心理上為困難的事情做好準備
小提醒：注意 "prepare" 是及物動詞也是不及物動詞。"prepare a meal"（及物）和 "prepare for an exam"（不及物，搭配 for）意思不同，後者強調為某事做準備的過程。
發音（How to Pronounce "Prepare" in English）
How to pronounce "Prepare" in English?"Prepare" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Prepare" from YouTube Videos
Steve Jobs' 2005 Stanford Commencement Address
Stanford
“My doctor advised me to go home and get my affairs in order, which is doctor's code for prepare to die.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Prepare"?How does "Prepare" change by context?
2. to make yourself ready for something that you will do or experience
讓自己為將要做或經歷的事情做好準備
The athletes are preparing for the marathon.
運動員們正在為馬拉松做準備。
You should prepare for the interview by researching the company.
你應該通過研究公司來為面試做準備。
3. to make plans or arrangements for a future event
為未來的事件制定計劃或安排
The team is preparing a detailed report for the meeting.
團隊正在為會議準備一份詳細的報告。
We are preparing a surprise party for her birthday.
我們正在為她的生日準備一個驚喜派對。
4. to make food ready to be eaten
將食物準備好以供食用
He prepared a delicious salad for lunch.
他為午餐準備了一份美味的沙拉。
This recipe is easy to prepare.
這道食譜很容易準備。
5. to make someone mentally or emotionally ready for something difficult
使某人在心理或情感上為困難的事情做好準備
The coach prepared the team for a tough match.
教練讓球隊為一場艱難的比賽做好心理準備。
Parents should prepare their children for the challenges of life.
父母應該讓孩子為人生的挑戰做好準備。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Prepare"?How to make natural sentences with "Prepare"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| prepare + noun | 準備（某物） | We need to prepare the presentation slides. (我們需要準備簡報投影片。) |
| prepare + for + noun | 為（某事）做準備 | The team is preparing for the upcoming audit. (團隊正在為即將到來的稽核做準備。) |
| prepare + to + V | 準備（去做某事） | She prepared to give her speech. (她準備好要發表演講。) |
| prepare + noun + for + noun | 為（某事）準備（某物） | He prepared a report for the board meeting. (他為董事會會議準備了一份報告。) |
| prepare + noun + to + V | 準備（某物）以便（做某事） | The chef prepared the ingredients to start cooking. (主廚準備好食材以便開始烹飪。) |
| be/get prepared + for + noun | 為（某事）做好準備 | Are you prepared for the interview? (你為面試做好準備了嗎？) |
| be/get prepared + to + V | 準備好（去做某事） | I am prepared to answer any questions. (我準備好回答任何問題。) |
用法說明
How is "Prepare" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Prepare"?
prepare to do vs prepare for doing
- prepare to do 強調「準備好去做某個具體動作」，焦點在即將發生的動作本身。
- prepare for doing 或 prepare for something 強調「為某個事件、情況或活動做準備」，焦點在為未來的事件做準備的過程。
- prepare for 後面常接名詞或動名詞，表示準備的「目標」或「原因」。
- prepare to 後面接動詞原形，表示準備好「要執行」的動作。 EN: The team prepared to launch the new product next month. 翻譯: 團隊準備好在下個月推出新產品。
EN:The team is busy preparing for the product launch event.
翻譯:團隊正忙著為產品發布會做準備。
EN:She prepared to give a speech to the board.
翻譯:她準備好要向董事會發表演講。
EN:She spent weeks preparing for giving the speech.
翻譯:她花了數週時間為發表這場演講做準備。
總結建議
一般情況下，表示「準備好要做某事」時，使用 prepare to do；而表示「為某個事件或活動做準備工作」時，則使用 prepare for (doing) something。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Prepare" and similar words?How to choose "Prepare" vs alternatives?
prepare vs prepare for
"prepare" 指準備某物或為自己做準備；"prepare for" 則強調為某個特定事件或情況做準備。
prepare vs arrange
"prepare" 強調使事物或自己達到可用或就緒的狀態；"arrange" 則側重於組織、排序或為某事做出計畫。
prepare vs plan
"prepare" 是執行準備的動作；"plan" 是制定計畫或藍圖，屬於準備的前期階段。
prepare vs ready (verb)
"prepare" 是準備的過程；"ready" 作為動詞時，強調使某人或某物進入立即可用的狀態。
口語用法
How is "Prepare" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Prepare"?
引述
在轉述他人或自己的準備計畫時，常用來開啟話題或說明情況。 EN: So I asked him, "Are you prepared for the meeting?" and he just shrugged. 翻譯: 所以我問他：「你準備好開會了嗎？」他只是聳聳肩。
EN:She was like, "I need to prepare my presentation," and then immediately went for coffee.
翻譯:她當時就說：「我得準備我的簡報了。」然後馬上就跑去喝咖啡了。
語氣強調
與副詞連用，強調準備的狀態或程度，常用於口語中加強語氣。 EN: I am so not prepared for this pop quiz. 翻譯: 我完全沒準備好這次的隨堂測驗。
EN:You better be fully prepared before you talk to the boss.
翻譯:你跟老闆談話前最好做好萬全準備。
停頓填充
在思考接下來要說什麼或做什麼時，用作填充詞，表示即將進行的動作。 EN: Okay, let me prepare... uh, I think we need the documents first. 翻譯: 好的，讓我準備一下…呃，我想我們需要先拿到文件。
EN:We should prepare... you know, maybe get some snacks for the road trip.
翻譯:我們應該準備…你知道的，或許為這趟公路旅行買些零食。
正式書寫注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免使用上述口語化的引述句式（如 She was like...）或填充停頓（如 prepare... uh）。建議使用更精確、完整的句子結構，例如 "She stated that she needed to prepare her presentation." 或 "Adequate preparation is required prior to the discussion."
常見短語
What common collocations use "Prepare"?What fixed phrases with "Prepare" should I remember?
prepare for
prepare for [noun/gerund]
為…做準備
prepare to
prepare to [infinitive verb]
準備（去做某事）
prepare a meal
prepare [a/the] meal
準備餐點
prepare the way
prepare the way (for)
鋪路；創造條件
prepare a report
prepare [a/the] report/document/presentation
準備報告/文件/簡報
be prepared
be prepared (for/to)
準備好；有備而來
prepare the ground
prepare the ground (for)
打好基礎；鋪墊
prepare ahead
prepare ahead (of time)
預先準備；提前準備
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Prepare"?Which "Prepare" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I need to prepare the exam.
✓I need to prepare for the exam.
當表示為某個事件或活動做準備時，應使用 "prepare for + 事件"。"prepare + 名詞" 通常表示準備某個具體的東西（如餐點、文件）。
×I prepare to leave early tomorrow.
✓I am prepared to leave early tomorrow. / I plan to leave early tomorrow.
"prepare" 強調準備的動作，而 "be prepared" 或 "be ready" 表示已準備好的狀態。表達意圖或計畫時，用 "plan to" 或 "intend to" 更自然。
×Mother is preparing in the kitchen.
✓Mother is preparing dinner in the kitchen.
當 "prepare" 作為及物動詞時，通常需要一個受詞來明確指出準備的是什麼。如果上下文已清楚，有時可省略，但學習者常在不該省略時省略，導致語意不清。
×You must prepare mentally for the challenge.
✓You must prepare yourself mentally for the challenge.
當強調為自己做心理或生理上的準備時，常使用 "prepare oneself"。單獨使用 "prepare" 雖然有時可接受，但加上反身代名詞（yourself, myself）更精確、更地道。
×Is the dinner prepared?
✓Is the dinner ready?
"prepared" 強調準備的動作已完成，而 "ready" 強調已就緒、可以使用的狀態。詢問某物是否已備好可用時，用 "ready" 更為常見且自然。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Prepare"?What are tense/participle forms of "Prepare"?
prepares(3rd_singular)preparing(present_participle)prepared(past)prepared(past_participle)