在选举前的准备阶段，候选人举行了多次集会。

The candidate held several rallies during the ___run-up to the election.

在正式会议前，我们有一个月的准备时间。

We had a one-month ___run-up before the official meeting.

跳远运动员在起跳前有一段助跑。

The long jumper prepares with a short ___run-up before the leap.