1. 预赛：记分牌 scoring board | 预赛 prelim | 半决赛 semifinals

2. 预备考试：prelibation 试尝 | prelim 预备考试 | preliminary announcement 预示

3. 初赛：记分牌 scoring board | 初赛 prelim | 半决赛 semifinals

4. 预备考试 (名)：prelate 高级教士 (名) | prelim 预备考试 (名) | preliminary hearing 调查庭

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