preparatory to meaning in English
在...之前, 作为...的准备
Examples
- He used to have a cup of coffee preparatory to his work .
过去在工作之前，他总要喝上一杯咖啡。 - The left leg begins to rise preparatory to kicking
左腿开始上抬准备打水。 - The right leg rises preparatory to kicking
右腿抬高准备打水。 - An academic test or examination that is preparatory to one that is longer , more complex , or more important
初试为更长、更复杂或更重要的考试而进行的预备性学术测试或考试 - Lucien had found time , preparatory to the count s arrival , to relate many particulars respecting him to madame danglars
吕西安在伯爵未到之前已讲了许多有关他这个人一些奇特的事给腾格拉尔夫人听了。