[Grammar] Prepare for VS. has / have prepared for

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sky3120

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(In a movie script)

A: If it reaches peak level...

B: We prepared for this, Doctor.

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If we write 'have prepared for this' in place of 'prepared for'? is there a nuance between them you can sense?

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Only that the present perfect would tend to suggest more recent preparation.
 

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Thank you so much, so do you consider the past tense in the script wrong?
 

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Oh, I am sorry. I misunderstood the reply. Thank you so much.
 
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