"preparatory" 怎么发音
word
ˈpɹɛpɹəˌtɔɹi/, /pɹɪˈpɛɹəˌtɔɹi
PREP-ruh-tor-ee
pɹɪpˈæɹətəɹˌi
pri-PAR-uh-tuh-ree
释义
Describes something done to prepare for a future event, task, or stage; often used for activities, classes, or steps before the main action.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈpɹɛpɹəˌtɔɹi/, /pɹɪˈpɛɹəˌtɔɹi
英式英语
pɹɪpˈæɹətəɹˌi
简化发音
美式
PREP-ruh-tor-ee
英式
pri-PAR-uh-tuh-ree
语境中听
The preparatory phase is almost over; next comes the main event.
Before you start painting, some preparatory cleaning is necessary.
She took a preparatory course before entering college.
The team completed the preparatory work for the event.