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preliminary

释义

preliminary

adjectiveonly before noun

UK /priˈlɪmɪn(ə)ri/

1
coming before the main or most important part of something
a preliminary hearing/discussion/analysis/proposal/agreement
Synonyms and related words
Before a time or event
before
first
early

preliminary

adjectiveonly before noun

US /prɪˈlɪməˌneri/

1
coming before the main or most important part of something
a preliminary hearing/discussion/analysis/proposal/agreement
Synonyms and related words
Before a time or event
before
first
early

preliminary

noun countable

UK /priˈlɪmɪn(ə)ri/

Word Forms

singular	preliminary
plural	preliminaries

1
often pluralsomething that is said or done to introduce or prepare for something else
After a few brief preliminaries, she launched into her speech.
Synonyms and related words
Preparations and plans
preparation
agreement
plan
2

the preliminaries
plural the first part of a competition in which those who win compete in the main event and those who are defeated no longer take part
Synonyms and related words
Sports events and competitions
battle/war of nerves
bye
card

preliminary

noun countable

US /prɪˈlɪməˌneri/

Word Forms

singular	preliminary
plural	preliminaries

1
often pluralsomething that is said or done to introduce or prepare for something else
After a few brief preliminaries, she launched into her speech.
Synonyms and related words
Preparations and plans
preparation
agreement
plan
2

the preliminaries
plural the first part of a competition in which those who win compete in the main event and those who are defeated no longer take part
Synonyms and related words
Sports events and competitions
battle/war of nerves
bye
card

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