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pre·lim·in·ary AW BrE /prɪˈlɪmɪnəri/NAmE /prɪˈlɪmɪneri/ adjectivehappening before a more important action or event 预备性的;初步的;开始的 SYN initial ◆After a few preliminary remarks he announced the winners. 说了几句开场白之后,他即宣布优胜者名单。◆preliminary results/findings/enquiries 初步结果/发现/调查◆the preliminary rounds of the contest 预赛◆~ to sthpilot studies preliminary to a full-scale study 全面研究前的试验性初步研究 pre·lim·in·ary AW BrE /prɪˈlɪmɪnəri/NAmE /prɪˈlɪmɪneri/ noun (pre·lim·in·aries) ~ (to sth) a preliminary is an action or event that is done in preparation for sth 初步行动(或活动);预备性措施◆Research will be needed as a preliminary to taking a decision. 做决定之前需要进行研究。◆I'll skip the usual preliminaries and come straight to the point. 闲话少说,我就直接进入正题。◆England was lucky to get through the preliminaries (= the preliminary stages in a sports competition). 英格兰队幸运地通过了预选赛。 |