1 ready /ˈrɛdi/ adjective readier; readiest
readier; readiest
Learner's definition of READY
[also more ready; most ready]
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not used before a noun : prepared to do something准备好;准备就绪 -
I'll be ready in 10 minutes.我10分钟就能准备好。
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“Can we leave now?” “I'm ready when you are.”“我们可以走了吗?”“我准备好了,就等你了。”
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We didn't have much time to get ready [=to prepare] before they arrived.在他们到达之前,我们没有很多时间做准备。
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(somewhat formal) We need more time to make ready.我们需要更多时间做准备。
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We are ready to make changes.我们已准备好做出改变。
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The kids are ready to go/leave.孩子们已准备好离开。
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Are you ready to learn/listen?你做好学/听的准备了吗?
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The boss is ready to speak to you now.老板现在可以和你谈话了。
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She got/made herself ready to go.她做好了走的准备。
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Doctors are ready and waiting to give help when it's needed.医生们时刻待命,在需要时给予帮助。
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often + for -
She's busy getting the children ready for school.她正忙着为孩子们上学做准备。
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Are you ready for your test?你为考试做好准备了吗?
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We need time to get/make ready for the long trip.我们需要时间为这次长途旅行做准备。
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The soldiers are ready for anything that the enemy might do.敌人不论有什么举动,士兵们都严阵以待。
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not used before a noun : properly prepared or finished and available for use准备好了;已完成 -
Dinner is ready.饭已准备好。
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The college's new dormitory will be ready (by) next year.学院的新生宿舍明年可以交付使用。
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Your prescription will be ready in about 20 minutes.你的处方药大约20分钟可以配好。
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The car won't be ready until tomorrow.这辆车明天才能修好。
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We got everything ready for the party before the guests arrived.客人们来之前,我们就把聚会的一切都安排好了。
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not used before a noun : almost about to do something快要;就要 4 not used before a noun
a : willing and eager to do something愿意;急切 -
She's always ready with advice. = She's always ready to give advice. [=she likes to give advice]她总喜欢给人提建议。
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He is always ready to help his friends.他总是乐于帮助朋友。
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He was angry and ready for a fight.他很气愤,想要打一架。
b : needing or wanting something as soon as possible急需;迫切需要 —
usually + for 5
always used before a noun : quick and clever机敏的;敏捷的 6
always used before a noun : available for immediate use现成的
(get) ready, (get) set, go
also British ready, steady, go
— used as a command to start a race(用作赛跑口令)各就位,预备,跑
ready to roll
— see 1roll 2 ready /ˈrɛdi/ verb
readies; readied; readying
readies; readied; readying
Learner's definition of READY
[+ object] formal
: to prepare (someone or something)使…准备好;使做好准备 -
They readied the room for guests.他们为客人们准备了房间。
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She readied herself to speak.她准备好了发言。
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We have to ready ourselves for a tough fight ahead.我们得为将来艰苦的战斗做好准备。
3 ready /ˈrɛdi/ noun
plural readies
plural readies
Learner's definition of READY
at the ready
: available for immediate use准备好的;随时可用
the ready
British, informal or the readies
: money that can be used immediately现钱