at the ready

at the ready
1. at the ready
(in position to be used) 随时可用；即可使用
- with pen at the ready 钢笔已经备好
- He approached the counter, chequebook at the ready. 他准备好支票簿, 走近柜台。
2. at the ready【军】 (in position to be fired) (步枪)子弹上膛的
- The troops advanced with their guns at the ready. 荷枪实弹的士兵们向前进发。
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at the ready
adj. phr.
Ready for use. 为使用作好准备。
- The sailor stood at the bow, harpoon at the ready, as the boat neared the whale. 当船驶近鲸鱼时，那名水手站在船头，举起渔叉准备叉鱼。