He had drawn up his will and left all his finances in order in preparation for his death.为准备身后事, 他立下了遗嘱, 把自己所有的资金都安排妥当。

Rub the surface of the wood in preparation for the varnish.把木头表面磨光, 为刷清漆做准备。

She had made up the beds in preparation for their visit.她已经铺好了床, 为他们的来访做准备。