prelim
noun /ˈpriːlɪm/
/ˈpriːlɪm/
[usually plural] (informal)- a game, race, etc. in the early stages of a sports competition that determines who will continue to compete
体育比赛初期的比赛,比赛等,确定谁将继续比赛 - He finished second in the prelims and will advance to the finals.
他在预赛中获得第二名,并将晋级决赛。
- He finished second in the prelims and will advance to the finals.