prelim

1. I've never seen anyone bri an expert to a prelim.
   我可没见过大材小用的事。
2. We need to take this whole plane back to our hangar for a prelim.
   我们要把整个飞机带回去检查检查。
3. We're not done with our prelim, guys.
   我们还没有完成我们的检查呢，伙计。
4. We just got the prelim on the bomb.
   我们刚作了炸弹的测试。
5. Though, it is still prelim knowledge, it is of great significance.
   这一认识虽然是初步的，却有重要意义。

noun

1. an examination taken by graduate students to determine their fitness to continue

   Synonym:    preliminary examinationpreliminary exam

2. a minor match preceding the main event

   Synonym:    preliminary