| 词组 | prepare the ground for |
| 释义 | Idiom prepare the ground forprepare the ground for (something) to make conditions ready for something to happen in the future.These experiments prepared the ground for the development of sound-recording technology. Usage notes: often used in a political context: Even if she is preparing the ground to run for governor, the senator will probably stay in the Senate. Etymology: based on the literal meaning of prepare the ground (= to make land ready for planting crops) prepare the ground (for something)To create or prepare the basics or essential foundation (for something); to pave the way (for something). Our success with this healthcare bill wouldn't be possible had the previous administration not prepared the ground. As CEO of the company, I prepared the ground for one of the most successful international firms in the country. prepare the groundCOMMON If you prepare the ground for a future event or course of action, you do things which will make it easier for that thing to happen. The president made it clear that his administration would continue to prepare the ground for future military action. The talks prepared the ground for the meeting of finance ministers and central bankers in Washington on September 19. prepare the groundmake it easier for something to occur or be developed.prepare the ˈground (for something)do something which makes it possible or easier for something to happen: By making her his deputy, the chairman was preparing the ground for her to replace him after he retired.The meeting was to prepare the ground for next week’s peace talks. |
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