[, ] (; ) the first stage of testing a new product, especially computer software, which is done by the manufacturer under controlled conditions第一阶段测试（厂商对新产品，特别是计算机软件，在监控的条件下进行第一阶段测试﹚◆The software is currently under alpha test.软件目前正在进行第一阶段测试。⨁to run / conduct alpha tests进行第一阶段测试▸ˈalpha-test
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[] ◆We haven't alpha-tested the business software yet.我们还未对这商业软件进行第一阶段测试。▸ˈalpha-ˌtesting ˈalpha)