prelim

prelim
[ˈpriːlɪm, prɪˈlɪm]
noun
(informal)(非正式)
  1. an event which precedes or prepares for another, in particular
    先发生的事;预备程序,尤指
    ■a preliminary examination, especially at a university
    (尤指大学的)预考
    ■a preliminary round in a sporting competition
    预赛
    the prelims of the 400-meter free relay.
    400米自由泳接力赛预赛。
  2. (prelims)the pages preceding the main text of a book, including the title, contents, and preface
    前页(包括书名、目录和前言)
语源
  1. late 19th cent.: abbreviation of preliminary
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