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preliminary

/prɪlɪmənɛri/

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1 · adjective

done before a main action to prepare for it

初步的；预备的

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The preliminary results suggest that the new treatment may help.

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初步结果表明，新疗法可能有效。

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Pronunciation: /prɪlɪmənɛri/

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