preview
preview — 名詞
1. an event where a film, play, or exhibition is shown to a small invited group ahe
預映；試映
正式公開前為少數人提供的觀賞機會
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.
博物館在藝術展正式開幕前，為記者舉辦了一場私人預映。
preview for [audience] before opening
Takeshi bought advance tickets to the preview of the nature documentary.
Takeshi 買了那部自然紀錄片試映的預售票。
Critics at the preview praised the young director's creative new film.
預映會上的影評人稱讚了那位年輕導演富有創意的新片。
The gallery's preview invited local art collectors to see the paintings first.
那間畫廊的預展邀請當地藝術收藏家優先欣賞畫作。
Ayana brought her camera to the preview of the photography exhibition.
Ayana 帶著相機參加了那場攝影展的預展。
- 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
預告片
為宣傳而提前公開的電影或電視片段
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.
那部新動作片的預告片上線後獲得了數百萬次觀看。
preview for [film/show]
Linh watched the preview three times because the ocean scenes looked beautiful.
Linh 把那支預告片看了三遍，因為海底的畫面很美。
A well-made preview can make people want to see the whole film at the cinema.
製作精良的預告片能讓觀眾想進電影院看完整部片。
Romi showed her classmates the preview of the documentary about coral reefs.
Romi 給同學們看了那部珊瑚礁紀錄片的預告片。
The movie preview we saw before the main film was surprisingly funny.
我們在主片前看到的那支電影預告片意外地好笑。
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 — 動詞
1. to show a film, television programme, product, or piece of work to a small group
預先放映
在正式上映前為特定對象播放
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.
該影業公司在洛杉磯的一場粉絲活動中預先放映了第一集。
previewed [work] at [event]
Andrei previewed his new game to a small group of beta testers last week.
Andrei 上週向一小群測試者預先展示了他的新遊戲。
The company previewed its latest smartphone design at the annual technology fair.
那家公司在年度科技博覽會上預先展示了最新的智慧型手機設計。
Kasia previewed the documentary to a focus group before the television broadcast.
Kasia 在電視播出前向焦點團體預先放映了那部紀錄片。
This software was previewed last year and released to the public in early March.
這款軟體去年就已預先展示，並在三月上旬正式發行。
- 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
預先查看
提前檢查以確保品質或正確性
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.
編輯在文章付印前預先查看了一遍。
preview + article / report / document
Kian previewed his presentation slides to check the spelling and layout.
Kian 預先檢查了簡報投影片，確認拼字和版面沒有錯誤。
The design team previewed the website layout before sending it to the client.
設計團隊在把網站版型送交給客戶之前先預覽了一遍。
Teachers previewed the new textbook before deciding to use it in their classes.
老師們先預覽了新教科書，再決定是否在課堂上使用。
Sivan previewed the contract carefully before signing any of the documents.
Sivan 在簽署任何文件之前仔細預覽了合約內容。
- 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.