adj.预备性的，初步的，开始的
n.初步行动(或活动)，预备性措施

原形：preliminary复数：preliminaries

Eric has easily won the preliminary contest for the high jump.
埃里克轻松地通过了跳高预赛。
Tom made the preliminary motions of departure.
汤姆作了一些离开的准备动作。
The preliminary results of the election suggest a clear victory for the incumbent.
选举的初步结果显示现任者明显获胜。
We've completed the preliminary design for the new project, and now we're ready to move to the next phase.
我们已经完成了新项目的基础设计，现在准备进入下一个阶段。
The doctor conducted a preliminary examination to determine the cause of the patient's symptoms.
医生进行了初步检查以确定病人的症状原因。
The company is conducting a preliminary feasibility study before committing significant resources to the proposed project.
公司在投入大量资源到提议的项目之前正在进行初步的可行性研究。
The debate was a preliminary round, with the top performers advancing to the final stage.
辩论是初赛环节，表现优秀的选手将晋级决赛。
The police have arrested several suspects in connection with the crime, but no charges have been filed yet in the preliminary investigation.
警方已逮捕了几名与该犯罪有关的嫌疑人，但在初步调查中尚未提出指控。
The coach held preliminary tryouts to narrow down the pool of potential players for the team.
教练进行了初步选拔，以缩小球队潜在球员的人选范围。
A preliminary hearing was held to decide whether there is enough evidence for a trial.
举行了预备听证会，以决定是否有足够的证据进行审判。
The scientists carried out a series of preliminary experiments to test their hypothesis.
科学家们进行了一系列初步实验来验证他们的假设。
The negotiations were off to a promising start with both parties expressing willingness for a preliminary agreement.
谈判有了一个有希望的开始，双方都表示愿意达成初步协议。