prelim
/ˈpriːlɪm/noun
informal <非正式>
1
- an event which precedes or prepares for another, in particular先发生的事; 预备程序, 尤指：
1.1
- a preliminary examination, especially at a university（尤指大学的）预考。
1.2
- a preliminary round in a sporting competition预赛：
the prelims of the 400-meter free relay.
400米自由泳接力赛预赛。
2
prelims
the pages preceding the main text of a book, including the title, contents, and preface前页（包括书名、目录和前言）。
词源
late 19th cent.: abbreviation of PRELIMINARY.