prep

prep1
noun
(informal)(非正式)
  1. [mass noun](Brit.)(especially in an independent school) school work that is set to be done outside lessons
    (英)（尤指私立学校的）课后作业；预习；家庭作业
    ■a period when this is done
    准备功课的时间
    ■[as modifier]relating to education in a preparatory school
    预备教育
    the prep department.
    预科。
  2. (N. Amer.)a student in a preparatory school
    (北美)预科生
语源
  1. mid 19th cent.: abbreviation of preparation
prep2
(N. Amer. informal)(北美，非正式)
(prepped, prepping)
  1. [with obj.]prepare (something); make ready
    把…准备好，使预备好
    scores of volunteers help prep the food.
    几十名志愿者帮着准备食物。
    ■[no obj.](N. Amer.)prepare oneself for an event
    (北美)作准备
    to prep for his role he trimmed his unruly locks.
    他剪去了一头乱发，以便为角色作准备。
noun
  1. [mass noun]preparation
    准备
    I do the prep.
    我在作准备。
    [as modifier]I had virtually no prep time.
    我几乎没有准备时间。
语源
  1. 1920s: abbreviation of prepare or preparation
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