preseason
adjective [only before noun] (especially North American English)taking place before the regular sports season begins 季前赛：发生在常规运动季节开始之前 She suffered an ankle sprain during preseason practice. 她在季前赛练习中扭伤了脚踝。 It's just a preseason game, but it will give them the chance to see how their young players perform. 这只是一场季前赛，但这将让他们有机会看到年轻球员的表现。