preliminary

US /prɪˈlɪm.ə.ner.i/
UK /prɪˈlɪm.ə.ner.i/
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初步的, 预备的

denoting an action or event preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important

:
The preliminary results of the study are promising.
这项研究的初步结果很有希望。
A preliminary meeting was held to discuss the agenda.
举行了一次初步会议讨论议程。
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预赛, 开场白

a preliminary action or event

:
After the preliminary, the main event will begin.
预赛之后,主赛事将开始。
The interview started with a brief preliminary.
采访以简短的开场白开始。