preparatory

形容词 preparatory:

1. preceding and preparing for something
   同义词：preparative, propaedeutic

1. A preparatory action or measure.
   准备预防性行动或措施
2. The act or procedure of giving or receiving concise preparatory instructions, information, or advice.
   简介给予或接受简洁的预备性的指令、信息或忠告的行为或步骤
3. What are your preparatory measures?
   你的初步措施是什么？
4. They finished the preparatory training.
   他们完成了预备训练。

pre.par.a.to.ry

adj.Abbr. prep.（形容词）缩写 prep.
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
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：
例句：
a preparatory course; preparatory students.
预备课程；预科学生

adv.（副词）
In preparation for. Used withto :
作为…的准备。与to 连用：
例句：
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

【引伸】
prepar.ato.rily
adv.（副词）