1. 基本词义
Preparation 是名词，意为“准备；准备工作；制剂”。通常为不可数名词，但在表示“具体的准备事项或制剂”时可作可数名词。
2. 常见搭配
- make preparations for...：为……做准备
- in preparation for...：为……做准备（常作状语）
- final/last-minute preparation：最后的准备
- adequate/thorough preparation：充分的准备
- chemical/medical preparation：化学/医药制剂
3. 固定短语与表达
- Under preparation：正在准备中
- Preparation time：准备时间
- Food preparation：食物制作
- Exam preparation：备考
4. 实用例句
- The team is making final preparations for the product launch.
- She spent weeks in preparation for her driving test.
- This medicine is a herbal preparation used to relieve headaches.
- Adequate preparation is key to success in any competition.
- All documents are under preparation and will be ready by Friday.
5. 注意事项
“Preparation” 通常不用于进行时态（因其本身是名词）。动词形式为 prepare，如 “I’m preparing for the meeting.”