advance copy
US /ədˈvæns ˈkɑːp.i/
UK /ədˈvæns ˈkɑːp.i/
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預發本, 樣書
a copy of a book, film, or other product that is provided before its official release, typically for review or promotional purposes
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The publisher sent an advance copy of the novel to several literary critics.
出版商將小說的預發本寄給了幾位文學評論家。
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We received an advance copy of the new software for testing.
我們收到了新軟體的預發本進行測試。