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。

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After a few preliminary remarks the discussions began.

几句开场白后,讨论就开始了.

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To proceed toward ( a main topic ) with preliminary remarks.

用前言引入 ( 一主要话题 )

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Eg. May I make a few preliminary remarks before we start the interview?

在我们开始面试之前,我先说几句话可以 吗 ?

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