어떤 목적이나 행사를 위해 물건이나 자신을 미리 갖추어 놓다.
To make something or oneself ready for a particular purpose or event.
예문:
"The team is preparing for the launch of the new satellite."
"Please prepare a list of all the items we need for the trip."
어려운 상황에 대처할 수 있도록 자신이나 타인의 마음을 미리 가다듬게 하다.
To make someone or oneself mentally or emotionally ready to deal with a difficult situation.
예문:
"I need to prepare myself for the long flight ahead."
"The coach prepared the players for a tough match against the champions."
계획에 따라 문서나 보고서 등을 만들어 내다.
To produce or create something according to a plan, such as a document or a report.
예문:
"The researcher prepared a detailed report on the environmental impact."
"The legal team is currently preparing the final draft of the contract."
음식을 먹을 수 있도록 만들거나 차리다.
To make food or a meal ready to be eaten.
예문:
"She spent the afternoon preparing a three-course dinner for her guests."
"The chef is preparing the ingredients for the signature sauce."
앞선 화음의 협화음을 사용하여 뒤따르는 불협화음을 이끌어내다.
To lead up to a discordant note or chord by using a consonant note in the preceding chord.
예문:
"In classical harmony, a suspension must be prepared by a consonant note."
"The dissonant chord was prepared in the previous measure to soften its impact."