pre.par.a.to.ry

preparatory的音标和读音：
DJ音标发音： [priˈpærəˌtɔ:ri:, -ˌtouri:, -ˈpɛər, ˈprepəə-]
KK音标发音： [prɪˈpærəˌtɔri, -ˌtori, -ˈpɛr, ˈprɛpɚə-]

preparatory的词性：
adj.Abbr. prep（形容词）缩写 prep

1. Serving to make ready or prepare; introductory.See Synonyms at preliminary
准备的：用于准备的；介绍性的参见 preliminary

2. Relating to or engaged in study or training that serves as preparation for advanced education:
预科的：关于或参加为高等教育作准备的学习或训练的：

a preparatory course; preparatory students.
预备课程；预科学生

preparatory的词性：
adv.（副词）

3. In preparation for. Used with to :
作为…的准备与to 连用：

A thorough cleaning of the house took place preparatory to our departure.
作为我们离开的准备，我们把屋子彻底打扫了一遍

preparatory的词性：
adv.（副词）