"prepare the ground" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 铺垫
• 做好准备

Definition

提前做准备或安排，为将来某事顺利进行或成功打下基础。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这是一个比喻表达，常用于商务、谈判或大项目，不是真的在准备土壤。常见搭配：'为变革铺垫'、'为讨论铺垫'。

Examples

We must prepare the ground before starting the new project.

在开始新项目之前，我们要**做好准备**。

Good communication prepares the ground for teamwork.

良好的沟通**为团队合作铺垫基础**。

The teacher prepared the ground for the lesson by asking questions.

老师通过提问**做好了课前铺垫**。

They had several meetings to prepare the ground for the merger.

他们开了好几次会，为合并**铺垫基础**。

Her speech helped prepare the ground for difficult decisions ahead.

她的发言**为即将到来的艰难决定铺垫了基础**。

Let's prepare the ground before we roll out this new policy.

在实施这项新政策前，我们要先**做好铺垫**。