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pre·view1 /ˈpriːvjuː/ noun [countable]  1 Aan occasion when you can see a film, play, painting etc before it is shown to the public 〔戏剧、电影等的〕预演,预映preview of a sneak preview of the new fashions for autumn 秋季新时装的内部预展 the press preview of the show (=when people who write for newspapers, television etc could see it) 该节目的媒体试映2. a description of a film, television programme, show etc that people will be able to see soon 〔电影、电视节目等的〕预告(片)
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previewThe appearances are viewed as a preview of a possible Gore 2000 campaign.Last night's speech provides a preview of the campaign ahead.This afternoon there was a preview from from a few old favorites.Rare is the production these days that lets critics in without the benefit of at least half a dozen previews.Squads of police guarded previews for journalists and VIPs.There was a small reception after the Tuesday night preview.Grade schoolers attending a sneak preview found this stuff hysterically funny.Reactions have varied, but it's universally agreed that the preview is way too unstable and slow for everyday use.sneak previewGrade schoolers attending a sneak preview found this stuff hysterically funny.But we have come in from the cold to bring back a sneak preview.Turn to page 45 for a sneak preview of the cover.It's been great for me, getting a sneak preview of all these clothes without leaving my office.Gareth Furby's been given a sneak preview.That can often include a sneak preview of productions bound for London's West End.To give him his due, Sorley had picked a good place for his sneak preview of Patterson's mail.Democrats said the McCollum-Zeliff charges were an incomplete sneak preview of conclusions expected when their committees have completed a full report.
preview2 verb [transitive]  1 to see or describe something before it is shown to the public 预看;为〔影视节目〕写预评 Journalists will be able to preview the exhibition tomorrow. 新闻记者明天将可以参观预展。2 to show or perform something before it is shown to the public 预展;预演 The band will preview their new album on 2nd March. 该乐队将于32日预演他们新专辑中的曲目。→ See Verb table
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previewIt is therefore correct that the address should preview a good impact position.The play previews at 8 tonight and at other times through January 18.The movie was partly re-edited after being previewed by critics.Cliff previewed five of the new songs from his upcoming album in Boston.A few years later, Mr Matthiesen saw a picture of the same subject matter when previewing forthcoming sale material at Sotheby's.In that way, any impression that the President had influenced the report or previewed it would be avoided.As in other auctions, potential buyers can preview the items.Attendees will meet with Job Service representatives and preview the new JobsND.com Web site.The company says it has been previewing the new X-stations for three weeks and has already taken orders for over 2,300 units.David Scott previews the region-versus-district arguments that Ian Lang will hear today.
From Longman Business Dictionarypreviewpre‧view /ˈpriːvjuː/ noun [countable] an occasion when you see a product, film, record etc, before it is made generally available to the publicToday we can give you a preview of the new Nikon professional digital camera. see also print preview
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preview1 /ˈpriːvjuː/ noun [countable]
 Word Family: noun: view, overview, preview, review, viewer, reviewer; verb: view, preview, review
1. an occasion when you can see a film, play, painting etc before it is shown to the public
    preview of
    a sneak preview of the new fashions for autumn
    the press preview of the show (=when people who write for newspapers, television etc could see it)
2. a description of a film, television programme, show etc that people will be able to see soon

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preview2 verb [transitive]
 Word Family: noun: view, overview, preview, review, viewer, reviewer; verb: view, preview, review
1. to see or describe something before it is shown to the public:
    Journalists will be able to preview the exhibition tomorrow.
2. to show or perform something before it is shown to the public:
    The band will preview their new album on 2nd March.


pre·viewBrE /ˈpriːvjuː/ 🔊NAmE /ˈpriːvjuː/ 🔊 nounan occasion at which you can see a film/movie, a show, etc. before it is shown to the general public 预映;预演;预展a press preview (= for journalists only) 招待新闻界的预展a special preview of our winter fashion collection我们冬季时装系列的特别预展   see also sneak preview a description in a newspaper or a magazine that tells you about a film/movie, a television programme, etc. before it is shown to the public (报刊上有关电影、电视节目等的)预先评述,预告Turn to page 12 for a preview of next week's programmes. 下周节目预告请见第 12 页。🔊🔊(NAmE) = trailer (4)
pre·viewBrE /ˈpriːvjuː/ 🔊NAmE /ˈpriːvjuː/ 🔊 verbpresent simple - I / you / we / they preview BrE /ˈpriːvjuː/ 🔊 NAmE /ˈpriːvjuː/ 🔊present simple - he / she / it previews BrE /ˈpriːvjuːz/ 🔊 NAmE /ˈpriːvjuːz/ 🔊past simple previewed BrE /ˈpriːvjuːd/ 🔊 NAmE /ˈpriːvjuːd/ 🔊past participle previewed BrE /ˈpriːvjuːd/ 🔊 NAmE /ˈpriːvjuːd/ 🔊 -ing form previewing BrE /ˈpriːvjuːɪŋ/ 🔊 NAmE /ˈpriːvjuːɪŋ/ 🔊~ sth to see a film/movie, a television programme, etc. before it is shown to the general public and write an account of it for a newspaper or magazine 为(影视节目)写预评The exhibition was previewed in last week's issue. 本刊上周对展览作了预评。🔊🔊~ sth (especially NAmE) to give sb a short account of sth that is going to happen, be studied, etc. 概述;扼要介绍The professor previewed the course for us. 教授为我们扼要介绍了这门课程。🔊🔊