preview
preview — noun
1. an event where a film, play, or exhibition is shown to a small invited group ahe
an event where a film, play, or exhibition is shown to a small invited group ahead of its public opening.
The museum held a private preview for journalists before the art exhibition opened.
preview for [audience] before opening
Takeshi bought advance tickets to the preview of the nature documentary.
Critics at the preview praised the young director's creative new film.
The gallery's preview invited local art collectors to see the paintings first.
Ayana brought her camera to the preview of the photography exhibition.
- sneak preview
more informal; suggests an exclusive early look
- advance screening
used almost exclusively for films; more formal
- pre-release showing
emphasises that the public release is still to come
- official release
the public opening that happens after the preview
- premiere
the first public showing, not a private preview
文法句型
preview + of [event/work]
用法筆記
Often used in the pattern 'preview of [event/work]' or 'preview for [audience]'. The people attending a preview are sometimes called 'previewers' in informal contexts.
常見錯誤
2. a brief set of scenes taken from a movie or TV show and released early to attrac
a brief set of scenes taken from a movie or TV show and released early to attract audiences and build interest.
The preview for the new action film got millions of views online.
preview for [film/show]
Linh watched the preview three times because the ocean scenes looked beautiful.
A well-made preview can make people want to see the whole film at the cinema.
Romi showed her classmates the preview of the documentary about coral reefs.
The movie preview we saw before the main film was surprisingly funny.
文法句型
preview + of [film/show]
用法筆記
More commonly called a 'trailer' in everyday speech. 'Preview' as a synonym feels slightly more formal or journalistic. The plural 'previews' can refer to a set of trailers shown before a feature film.
常見錯誤
preview — verb
1. to show a film, television programme, product, or piece of work to a small group
to show a film, television programme, product, or piece of work to a small group before making it available to the general public.
The studio previewed the first episode at a fan event in Los Angeles.
previewed [work] at [event]
Andrei previewed his new game to a small group of beta testers last week.
The company previewed its latest smartphone design at the annual technology fair.
Kasia previewed the documentary to a focus group before the television broadcast.
This software was previewed last year and released to the public in early March.
- screen
specifically for films and videos; implies a formal showing
- show in advance
a phrasal alternative that is more conversational
- give a sneak peek at
informal; emphasises the exclusive nature
- release
to make available to the general public after the preview
文法句型
preview + [work] + to + [audience]
preview + [work] + at + [event]
用法筆記
Frequently used in the passive voice (e.g. 'was previewed to...'). The subject is usually a studio, company, or creator. The object is typically a creative work or a product.
常見錯誤
2. to read, look at, or check something before it is finished or made public, espec
to read, look at, or check something before it is finished or made public, especially to identify problems or assess its quality.
The editor previewed the article before it went to print this morning.
preview + article / report / document
Kian previewed his presentation slides to check the spelling and layout.
The design team previewed the website layout before sending it to the client.
Teachers previewed the new textbook before deciding to use it in their classes.
Sivan previewed the contract carefully before signing any of the documents.
- overlook
to fail to check or notice
文法句型
preview + [document/product]
用法筆記
Common in professional and academic contexts. The object is typically a document, design, or planned piece of work. It does NOT imply showing something to others — unlike verb sense 1, the focus here is on the previewer's own inspection.