be constantly prepared; maintain constant readiness
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to be constantly prepared; to keep in regular readiness; to maintain vigilance
formalOften describes a state of ongoing readiness for potential needs or emergencies.
Zhè这
ge个
jí急
jiù救
xiāng箱
yào要
cháng常
bèi备
，
yǐ以
fáng防
wàn万
yī一
。
This first-aid kit should be kept constantly ready, just in case.
Yī医
yuàn院
bì必
xū须
cháng常
bèi备
bì必
yào要
de的
yào药
wù物
。
Hospitals must keep necessary medicines constantly in stock.
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Bù部
duì队
bì必
xū须
bǎo保
chí持
cháng常
bèi备
bù不
xiè懈
de的
zhàn战
dòu斗
zhuàng状
tài态
。
The troops must maintain a constant state of combat readiness without slackening.