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[意       思]adj. 预备的，初步的，序言性的
[例]  Preliminary arrangements have been made for the talks. 会谈的准备工作已经就绪。
n. 预备，初步，开端
[例]  He spent a long time on polite preliminaries. 开始时他的许多时间花在客套上。

更多意思

adj.预备性的，初步的，开始的

n.初步行动（或活动），预备性措施

参考例句

1.	All this is preliminary to the main election struggle.
	这一切都只是进行大选较量的预选活动。
2.	A preliminary inquiry into a murder case closed yesterday.
	昨天结束了一桩谋杀案的初步调查。
3.	an indispensable [a necessary] preliminary to sth.
	某事开始前必需的一步。
4.	A physical examination is a preliminary to joining the army.
	参军前要体格检查。
5.	They refused to negotiate unless three preliminary conditions were met.
	如果三项先决条件得不到满足，他们就拒绝谈判。