I prepared myself for the oncoming storm.

我对即将来临的暴风雨做好准备。

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I prepared myself to hear my friend talk about how he was worried about his family.

我本来准备倾听我的这位朋友大讲特讲他的家庭。

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My confidence and self-esteem were shattered as I prepared myself for the inevitable news.

我的自信和自尊已经荡然无存，准备迎接无法躲避的坏消息。

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I moved away from him and prepared to defend myself as best I could.

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His death was not unexpected and I had prepared myself years in advance, as though studying for a degree.

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I've got to visualize myself as being over-prepared.

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