1.prepare to 準備

Different writers will prepare to varying degrees.
不同作者的準備程度也會各不相同。

Prepare to alight, for we are almost there.
我們馬上要到了, 準備下車吧。

2.threaten to 威脅

The government's political and economic reforms threaten to plunge the country into chaos.
政府的政治和經濟改革可能會使國家陷入混亂局面。

She could threaten to play her trump card, an autobiography of embarrassing disclosures.
她可能會威脅要拿出她的殺手锏：出自傳來爆料糗事。

3.intend to 打算；想要

It's only fair to let her know that you intend to apply.
告訴她你打算申請，這才算公平嘛。

They intend to claim for damages against the three doctors.
他們打算向那3位醫生索要損害賠償。
4.interest rate 利率；利息

Interest-rate cuts have failed to bring about economic recovery.
利率下調沒有帶來經濟復蘇。

Investment is a function of the interest rate.
投資隨著利率的變化而變。