1. She took a few deep breaths preparatory to jumping off the diving board.
她做了几次深呼吸，准备跳下跳板。

2. The team held a meeting preparatory to the big presentation.
团队在大型演示之前召开了一次会议。

3. He studied for hours preparatory to taking the exam.
他为了考试花了几个小时的时间准备。

4. The chef chopped all the vegetables preparatory to making the soup.
厨师把所有蔬菜切好，准备做汤。

5. The soldiers completed their training preparatory to being deployed overseas.
士兵们完成了准备出国部署的培训。

6. She cleaned the house thoroughly preparatory to hosting a dinner party.
她彻底清洁了房子，准备举办一次晚宴。