opening-round
UKˈəʊpənɪŋ raʊndUSˈoʊpənɪŋ raʊnd
Meaning
1n.
首轮比赛；开幕式轮次
Usage
The underdog team caused a major upset in the opening-round of the tournament.
这支弱队在锦标赛的首轮比赛中爆冷获胜。
Winning the opening-round is crucial for building momentum in the competition.
赢得首轮比赛对于在比赛中建立势头至关重要。
She delivered a stunning performance in the opening-round, securing her place in the semi-finals.
她在首轮比赛中表现出色，确保了半决赛的席位。
Etymology
opening-round 是现代英语的复合词，由 opening（开幕）与 round（轮次）直接组合而成，字面意为“开幕的轮次”。它逻辑清晰地指代锦标赛或联赛中最初阶段的比赛，完美体现了词义由两个语素直接叠加构成的简洁性。