| 1. | Preparation took ionger than we expected 为准备花了很多时间比我预期的要长 |
| 2. | Tom studied around the clock for his history exam 汤姆为准备历史考试而日以继夜地学习。 |
| 3. | She bustles about cooking breakfast in a most officious manner 她为准备早餐忙得团团转。 |
| 4. | I spent much time ( in ) preparing for the entrance exam 我为准备入学考试花费了很多时间。 |
| 5. | Gear up , to get ready for a coming action or event , 为准备好为一将要发生的行动或事件做好准备 |
| 6. | Teachers are busy with all the preparation and organization 老师们正在为准备和组织工作忙碌着。 |
| 7. | Last term we were busy getting ready for the sports meeting 上学期我们为准备学校运动会而忙碌。 |
| 8. | I coach people for english exams 我为准备英语考试的人做辅导。 |
| 9. | She is up to her elbow in prepare dinner when the doorbell rings 门铃响时她正在为准备晚饭忙得不可开交。 |
| 10. | She was up to her elbows in preparing dinner when the doorbell rang 门铃响时她正在为准备晚饭忙得不可开交。 |