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
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The preliminary results of the study are promising.
这项研究的初步结果很有希望。
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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
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After the preliminary, the main event will begin.
在预赛之后，主赛事将开始。
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The interview started with a brief preliminary.
采访以简短的开场白开始。