"To prepare for the examination" 是一个常见的英语短语,意指为了即将到来的考试而做准备。这个短语通常用于描述一系列的学习、复习或练习活动,以确保在考试中取得好成绩。

**例句:**

1. "I have to start preparing for the examination early to ensure I cover all the topics."

   (我需要早点开始准备考试,以确保涵盖所有主题。)

2. "She spends every evening studying, diligently preparing for the examination."

   (她每晚都在学习,专心致志地准备考试。)

3. "The teacher recommended we practice past papers to better prepare for the examination."

   (老师建议我们做往年的试卷,以便更好地准备考试。)

## 同义词辨析:

### 1. "Study for"

"Study for" 与 "prepare for the examination" 意思相近,主要强调学习和复习的过程。例如:

"I need to study for the math exam thoroughly."(我需要彻底复习数学考试。)

### 2. "Get ready for"

"Get ready for" 更具通用性,不仅适用于考试,还可以用于其他类型的准备。例如:

"I'm getting ready for my job interview by practicing my answers."(我通过练习答案来准备面试。)

### 3. "Cram for"

"Cram for" 指的是短时间内大量学习,通常带有临时抱佛脚的意味。例如:

"He's cramming for the history test tonight, hoping to remember everything by morning."(他今晚正在突击复习历史,希望早上能记住所有内容。)

### 4. "Revise for"

"Revise for" 在英式英语中更常见,与 "prepare for the examination" 类似,指的是复习课程内容。例如:

"I'm revising my notes to refresh my memory before the chemistry exam."(我在复习笔记,以在化学考试前唤醒记忆。)