词组 | introduction |
释义 | introduction /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/ noun 1. the first part of a book, essay, or talkadjectivesa brief/short introduction Each chapter begins with a brief introduction.prepositionsin the introduction Set out your intentions in the introduction.sb’s introduction to sth “It is the language that is the most important thing,” says Anthony Burgess in his introduction to the book.phrasesby way of introduction (=as a way of introducing something) A brief biography is also often included by way of introduction.THESAURUS: introduction preface a short piece of writing at the beginning of a book that says what the book is about or the reason for writing it: In the preface, he explains his motives for returning to the subject of Middle Eastern politics. foreword a short introduction to a book or report, usually written by someone who is not the author: Greene wrote the foreword to Suzmann’s book. prologue an introduction to a piece of writing, especially a play or a long poem: We had to read the prologue to Shakespeare’s ‘Henry V’. | The poem begins with a brief prologue. preamble a statement at the beginning of something, especially an official document, which explains what it is about: the Preamble to the US Constitution2. something that gives general basic information about a subjectadjectivesa general introduction ‘History of Music 1’ is a general introduction to the subject.a good/useful/excellent introduction He gives a useful introduction to business practice.prepositionsan introduction to sth This colourful book is an introduction to the geography and history of Russia.3. the act of bringing something into use for the first timeadjectivesthe gradual introduction of sth The government is planning the gradual introduction of tax increases.the recent introduction of sth The recent introduction of wireless networks will mean easier access to information.the widespread introduction of sth The widespread introduction of electric cars may simply transfer the problem of pollution somewhere else.prepositionswith the introduction of sth With the introduction of better street lighting, the number of accidents went down by 25%.4. things people say when they first meet each otheradjectivesa formal introduction With these formal introductions completed, she showed me to my new office.verbsdo/make the introductions (=introduce people to each other) Shall I do the introductions? |
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