rehearse

1. V-T/V-I When people rehearse a play, dance, or piece of music, they practise it in order to prepare for a performance. 排练

In his version, a group of actors are rehearsing a play about Joan of Arc. 按他说，一群演员正在排练一出关于圣女贞德的戏。

Tens of thousands of people have been rehearsing for the opening ceremony in the new stadium. 数万人一直在新体育场里为开幕式进行排练。

2. V-T If you rehearse something that you are going to say or do, you silently practise it by imagining that you are saying or doing it. 在心里预演

Anticipate any tough questions and rehearse your answers. 事先预想会有任何难的问题，然后在心里预演你的答复。