preliminary 英 [prɪˈlɪmɪnəri] 美 [prɪˈlɪmɪneri]
基本释义
This is both an adjective and a noun. As an adjective, it means being prior to or introductory.
adj. 初步的,初级的;预备的;开端的;序言的
例句
1.The winner of each preliminary goes through to the final.
每场初赛的获胜者进入决赛。
2.Preliminary results show the Republican party with 11 percent of the vote.
初步结果显示共和党获得了11%的选票。