prepare 
英 [prɪˈpɛə]  美 [prɪˈpɛə] 
v. 准备；筹备；调制

例句：
Margaret had a lecture to prepare for the following day. 

玛格丽特要准备第二天的讲座。

She has to prepare lessons in the evening. 

她不得不在晚上备课。

On average each report requires 1,000 hours to prepare. 

平均每篇报道需要准备1,000个小时。

The bedroom needs preparing for Jenny's arrival. 

需要把卧室备好，珍妮来了好住。