| 释义 |
Adjective: preliminary pri'limu`neree [N. Amer], pri'limin(u)ree [Brit]- Denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important; designed to orient or acquaint with a situation before proceeding
"a preliminary investigation"
Noun: preliminary pri'limu`neree [N. Amer], pri'limin(u)ree [Brit]- A minor match preceding the main event
- prelim - Something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows
"training is a necessary preliminary to employment"
- overture, prelude
Derived forms: preliminaries See also: explorative, exploratory Type of: athletic competition, athletic contest, athletics, inception, origin, origination Encyclopedia: Preliminary |