1.prepare to 准备

Different writers will prepare to varying degrees.
不同作者的准备程度也会各不相同。

Prepare to alight, for we are almost there.
我们马上要到了, 准备下车吧。

2.threaten to 威胁

The government's political and economic reforms threaten to plunge the country into chaos.
政府的政治和经济改革可能会使国家陷入混乱局面。

She could threaten to play her trump card, an autobiography of embarrassing disclosures.
她可能会威胁要拿出她的杀手锏：出自传来爆料糗事。

3.intend to 打算；想要

It's only fair to let her know that you intend to apply.
告诉她你打算申请，这才算公平嘛。

They intend to claim for damages against the three doctors.
他们打算向那3位医生索要损害赔偿。
4.interest rate 利率；利息

Interest-rate cuts have failed to bring about economic recovery.
利率下调没有带来经济复苏。

Investment is a function of the interest rate.
投资随着利率的变化而变。