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。