trial run
preliminary test of the quality, effectiviness,ability, etc of sth or sb (對質量、 性能、 能力等的)初步測試
Take the car for a trial run to see if you like it. 試試那輛汽車, 看看你是否滿意.
The programme was given a trial run to gauge viewers' reactions. 該節目進行了試演以了解觀眾的反應.
She's taking the exam a year early, just as a trial run (for the real thing). 她提前一年參加考試, 算是(正式考試的)試考.