preliminary
adj
~ (to sth) coming before a more important action or event; preparatory (作為某一重要行動或事情的)開端的; 預備性的
after a few preliminary remarks 在幾句開?quot;字?BR> preliminary inquiries, experiments, negotiations初步的調查、 實驗、 談判
(sport 體) a preliminary contest, heat, round, etc, ie held before a main contest in order to eliminate weaker players or teams 預賽、 初賽、 ?quot;穩?BR> All this is preliminary to the main election struggle. 這一切都只是進行大選較量的預選活動. preliminary, n (usu pl 通常作復數) preliminary action, event, measure, etc 初步的行動、 事件、 措施等
the necessary preliminaries to a peace conference, eg the discussions about agenda and procedures 為召開和平會議而舉行的必要的籌備會.