preliminary
US /prɪˈlɪm.ə.ner.i/
UK /prɪˈlɪm.ə.ner.i/
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初步的, 預備的
denoting an action or event preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important
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The preliminary results of the study are promising.
這項研究的初步結果很有希望。
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A preliminary meeting was held to discuss the agenda.
舉行了一次初步會議討論議程。
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預賽, 開場白
a preliminary action or event
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After the preliminary, the main event will begin.
在預賽之後，主賽事將開始。
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The interview started with a brief preliminary.
採訪以簡短的開場白開始。