n. a minor match preceding the main event
n. something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows
s. denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important; designed to orient or acquaint with a situation before proceeding
n. 初步做法, 初步措施, 预试, 预选赛
a. 初步的, 开始的, 预备的
1. The preliminary results of the study were promising.
这项研究的初步结果很有希望。
2. We need to have a preliminary meeting before the main event.
我们需要在主要活动之前举行一次初步会议。
3. She submitted a preliminary draft of her report for review.
她提交了报告的初步草稿以供审阅。