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readying

/red-ee/US // ˈrɛd i //UK // (ˈrɛdɪ) //

准备工作,准备,准备就绪,准备好了

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Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
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    read·i·er, read·i·est.

    • : completely prepared or in fit condition for immediate action or use: troops ready for battle; Dinner is ready.
    • : duly equipped, completed, adjusted, or arranged, as for an occasion or purpose: The mechanic called to say that the car is ready.
    • : willing: ready to forgive.
    • : prompt or quick in perceiving, comprehending, speaking, writing, etc.
    • : proceeding from or showing such quickness: a ready reply.
    • : prompt or quick in action, performance, manifestation, etc.: a keen mind and ready wit.
    • : inclined; disposed; apt: too ready to criticize others.
    • : in such a condition as to be imminent; likely at any moment: a tree ready to fall.
    • : immediately available for use: a ready source of cash.
    • : pertaining to prompt payment.
    • : present or convenient: to lie ready to one's hand.
v.有主动词 verb
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    read·ied, read·y·ing.

    • : to make ready; prepare.
n.名词 noun
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    • : the state or condition of being ready.
    • : Informal. ready money; cash.
interj.感叹词 interjection
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    • : : Ready! Set! Go!

Phrases

  • at the ready
  • get ready
  • good and (ready)
  • rough and ready

Synonyms & Antonyms

verbprepare

Examples

  • “I’m not one to show my hand, but nonetheless, we’re ready,” she said.

  • Despite not ending up where he hoped on the international stage, Bjerg felt he was ready to move on, announcing his plans to retire as a player.

  • Add the brandy and bitters, stir it up, and it’ll be ready to serve.

  • Once harvested, the doll-size cabbages can be sold still attached to their stalks or, more commonly, in bags or cartons, ready for trimming and cooking.

  • Nearby sits a little flower vase sprouting mint and cilantro, ready to be plucked and tucked inside the meaty wraps.

  • Two years later, Death Metal Angola is readying for its premiere, and the railway film remains unfinished.

  • On my way back into town, I walked by the fortress of tents surrounding the harbor, readying for the yacht show.

  • But the ACE appears to be readying itself for a PR battle rather than a constitutional one.

  • Also, four percent believe that "lizard people" are readying for an uprising.

  • Just as Interpol was readying an investigation into the theft, the family moved back to Britain.

  • Okie, the proprietor, was on duty readying the place for the night shift.

  • He drew back, readying himself for the spring that would overwhelm this brash youth who had dared dispute him.

  • I don't know is he fitted to go readying meals for a royal family, and the King so wrathful if they do not please him as he is.

  • There's a lot to do, readying the evacuation, and you're a big help.

  • They were readying for something big, but they didn't know what as yet.