Security tightened in the capital in readiness for the president's arrival.

首都的安全加强了,为总统的到来做好了准备。

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the bags kept by the bed in readiness for arrest.

他们把行囊放在枕边，随时准备在被逮捕时带走。

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On the first floor, hold your axes in readiness to cut the staircase.

二楼，准备好斧子砍楼梯。

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He says Sudan thanks the Ethiopian people for standing up against the unjust decision by the international criminal court, as well as its readiness to cooperate with Sudan in surmounting this tribulation.

VOA: standard.2009.03.26

In fact, our readiness and potential to experience happiness is mostly depended on our state of mind, not on our status, or the states of our bank account.

事实上，我们的准备和体验幸福的可能性,主要由我们的心境决定，不是我们的地位或银行账户状况。

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Speaking on behalf of the host country, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said an effective struggle against such problems requires significant improvement in the combat readiness and coordination of the Afghan military, police and other law enforcement agencies, which the U.S.also considers important.

VOA: standard.2009.03.27

Swansea City have decided to install extra seating in readiness for Saturday's vital match against Hull.

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We prepare to enter a new year with all of the pages still blank, in readiness.

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India has denied this, but Pakistan has moved troops from the Afghan border in readiness.

ECONOMIST: India and Pakistan