1N-COUNT 引言;序言;导论 The introduction to a book or talk is the part that comes at the beginning and tells you what the rest of the book or talk is about. 引言;序言;导论
Ellen Malos, in her introduction to 'The Politics of Housework', provides a summary of the debates. [+ to]
2N-COUNT [oft in names]入门书;初阶读物 If you refer to a book as an introduction to a particular subject, you mean that it explains the basic facts about that subject. 入门书;初阶读物
On balance, the book is a friendly, down-to-earth introduction to physics. [+ to]
总而言之,这是一本通俗而务实的物理入门书。
...'Psychology and Language: An Introduction to Psycholinguistics'.
5PHRASE [VERB inflects]众所周知;无需介绍 If you say that someone or something needs no introduction, you mean that they are so well known that everyone knows who or what they are. 众所周知;无需介绍
Michael Jackson, of course, needs no introduction.
1first use首次採用ADJECTIVE | VERB + INTRODUCTION | PREPOSITIONADJECTIVE➤early, gradual, recent, widespread早期的引進;逐漸的推行;最近的引進;廣泛的推行➤accidental意外的引進◇the accidental introduction of species into new environments物種意外進入新的環境VERB + INTRODUCTION➤delay推遲引進◇The testing process delayed the introduction of the drug by at least a year.檢驗程序把藥品的推出時間推遲了至少一年。➤accelerate, facilitate加速/幫助引進◇More liberal policies have facilitated the introduction of new technologies.更加寬鬆的政策促進了新技術的引進。➤announce宣佈引進◇That year, IBM announced the introduction of its first personal computer.那一年,國際商用機器公司宣佈推出其第一款個人計算機。PREPOSITION➤introduction into引進到⋯◇the gradual introduction of modern farming methods into traditional societies現代耕作方法逐漸引入到傳統社會之中introduction
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2first part of a book/talk/performance書的開頭部份;開場白ADJECTIVE | VERB + INTRODUCTION | PREPOSITIONADJECTIVE➤brief, short簡短的開場白◇He began with a brief introduction.他以簡短的開場白開始。➤lengthy冗長的開場白◇After a lengthy musical introduction, the dancers finally appear.一段冗長的音樂鋪墊之後,舞蹈演員們總算現身了。VERB + INTRODUCTION➤write撰寫序言◇She wrote the introduction to his collected letters.她為他的書信集寫了序。➤feature, include包括序言◇Her book features an introduction by French actress Catherine Deneuve.由法國女演員卡特琳・德納夫作序是她這本書的一大亮點。➤skip跳過序言◇Let's skip the introduction and get straight down to the facts.咱們跳過序言直接從具體內容部份開始吧。PREPOSITION➤in an/the introduction在序言中◇His mother is mentioned in the introduction.序言中提到了他的母親。➤introduction to⋯的序言◇the introduction to her latest book她最新著作的序言introduction
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3book for studying a subject入門讀物ADJECTIVE | VERB + INTRODUCTION | PREPOSITIONADJECTIVE➤excellent, helpful, informative, useful優秀的/有助益的/信息豐富的/有用的入門讀物◇It serves as an excellent introduction to 19th-century painting.這是一本介紹 19 世紀繪畫的優秀讀物。➤comprehensive, thorough綜合的/全面的入門讀物◇This collection provides a comprehensive introduction to his ideas. 這本作品集是對他思想的詳盡入門介紹。➤general入門讀物◇If you are looking for a general introduction, this volume will be sufficient.如果你要找入門讀物,這一冊就可以了。➤concise簡明入門讀物◇The book can be used as a concise introduction by developers new to the field.該領域新入行的開發人員可以將此書作為簡明入門讀物。➤accessible, readable易懂的/易讀的入門讀物VERB + INTRODUCTION➤offer, provide給予/提供入門知識◇Together, these two books offer the best possible introduction to the sport.這兩本書合起來可能是對這項運動最好的介紹。➤write寫入門讀物◇He has written the best available introduction to Stravinsky's music.他對斯特拉溫斯基音樂的介紹是迄今為止寫得最好的。PREPOSITION➤introduction to關於⋯的入門讀物◇an introduction to computer programming計算機編程初級讀物introduction
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4telling people each other's names介紹ADJECTIVE | VERB + INTRODUCTION | PHRASESADJECTIVE➤formal, proper正式的介紹◇I never gave you a proper introduction to my friends.我一直沒向我的朋友正式介紹過你。VERB + INTRODUCTION➤do, give sb, make作介紹;給某人作介紹◇I can never remember names, so I don't like to make the introductions.我從來記不住名字,所以不喜歡相互介紹。PHRASES➤a letter of introduction介紹信◇He gave me a letter of introduction to the manager.他交給我一封寫給經理的介紹信。➤need no introduction無需介紹◇For those of us in our forties, McNamara needs no introduction.對於我們這些年過四十的人來說,麥克納馬拉是誰無需介紹。
introduction noun ⇨introduction1 (the introduction of modern farming methods)⇨introduction2 (the introduction to a book)⇨basics (An Introduction to Astronomy)⇨debut (my first introduction to modern jazz)⇨meeting2 (sb needs no introduction)introduction1
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the introduction of modern farming methods现代耕作方法的采用the introduction to a book一本书的序言basicsAn Introduction to Astronomydebutmy first introduction to modern jazzintroduction ♦︎ formation ♦︎ establishment ♦︎ foundationThese are all words for the act of bringing sth into use or existence for the first time.这些词均表示初次投入使用、引进、推行。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆the early / gradual / rapid / recent introduction / formation / establishment of sth◆the formal introduction / establishment of sth◆to lead to / result in / see the introduction / formation / establishment / foundation of sth◆to call for / support / allow (for) / enable / provide for / announce the introduction / formation / establishment of sth■introduction [uncountable] the act of bringing sth into use or existence for the first time, or of bringing sth to a place for the first time初次投入使用;引进;推行◆The need for a large army resulted in the introduction of compulsory military service.对庞大军队的需要导致了义务兵役制的实行。◆the gradual introduction of modern farming methods into traditional societies现代耕作方法在传统社会的逐步采用◆They celebrated the 1 000th anniversary of the introduction of Christianity to Russia.他们庆祝基督教传入俄罗斯1 000周年。■formationfɔːˈmeɪʃn; NAmEfɔːrˈmeɪʃn [uncountable] the act of creating sth; the process of being created创建;形成;组成◆An agreement on the formation of a new government was reached on June 6.6月6日达成了一项关于组建新政府的协议。◆They've found evidence of recent star formation in the galaxy.他们发现了银河系新恒星形成的证据。 see also form ⇨ establishverb■establishment [uncountable] (ratherformal) the act of starting or creating sth that is meant to last for a long time建立;创立;确立◆The speaker announced the establishment of a new college.发言人宣布了新学院的成立。◆His visit facilitated the establishment of diplomatic relations between the countries.他的出访促进了国家间外交关系的建立。ⓘ Establishment can be used to talk about a service, a belief or a project, as well as an organization. * establishment可指公共服务事业、项目以及组织的建立或信仰的确立。 see also establish ⇨ establish■foundation [uncountable] (ratherformal) the act of creating a new institution or organization(机构或组织的)创建,创办◆The organization has grown enormously since its foundation in 1955.该组织自1955年创建以来已发展壮大了起来。◆She used the money to go towards the foundation of a special research group.她把那笔钱花在了创建一个特别研究小组上。 see also found ⇨ establishintroduction2
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the introduction of modern farming methods现代耕作方法的采用the introduction to a book一本书的序言basicsAn Introduction to Astronomydebutmy first introduction to modern jazzintroduction ♦︎ preface ♦︎ preamble ♦︎ prologue ♦︎ forewordThese are all words for the first part of a book or speech that gives a general idea of what is to follow.这些词均表示序言、引言、开场白。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆the introduction / preface / preamble / prologue / foreword to a book, etc.◆in the introduction / preface / preamble / prologue / foreword◆to read / write the introduction / a preface / a preamble / a prologue / a foreword■introduction [countable, uncountable] the first part of a book or speech that gives a general idea of what is to follow序言;引言;开场白◆This book has an excellent introduction and notes.这本书有精彩的前言和注释。◆By way of introduction, let me give you the background to the story.作为引言,我先来介绍一下故事的背景。 see also introductory ⇨ first■preface ˈprefəs [countable] a piece of writing at the beginning of a book, especially one that explains the author's aims(尤指阐释写作宗旨的)前言,序言◆In his preface he claimed that he had created a new kind of music.他在前言中声称他创造了一种新音乐。ⓘ A preface deals with the aims, range of subjects and limitations of the book. It is usually written by the author, and is found before the introduction in a book. * preface涉及一本书的写作宗旨、主题范围和局限性,通常由作者撰写,置于导论(introduction)之前。▸preface
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[transitive] ◆He prefaced the diaries with a short account of how they were discovered.他在前言中简要叙述了发现日记的经过。■preamblepriˈæmbl, ˈpriːæmbl [countable, uncountable] (formal) a piece of writing at the beginning of a book or written document; an introduction to sth you say序言;导言;(讲话的)开场白◆the Preamble to the US Constitution美国宪法序言◆She gave him the bad news without preamble.她开门见山地把坏消息告诉了他。ⓘ A written preamble is usually found in an official document or factual book, rather than a novel or other literary work. * preamble通常指官方文件或事实性著作而非小说或其他文学作品的书面导言。■prologueˈprəʊlɒg; NAmEˈproʊlɔːg, ˈproʊlɑːg [countable] a speech or piece of writing at the beginning of a play, novel, etc. that introduces it楔子;序幕;(戏剧的)开场白◆the Prologue to Chaucer's 'Canterbury Tales'乔叟的《坎特伯雷故事集》的序诗ⓘ A prologue usually forms part of the story, rather than being a separate piece of writing that the reader can choose to read or not. * prologue通常是故事的组成部分,而非读者自主选择读或不读的一篇独立的文章。■forewordˈfɔːwɜːd; NAmEˈfɔːrwɜːrd [countable] a short piece of writing at the beginning of a book(书的)前言,序言◆He was asked if he would consider writing a foreword for her book.他被问及是否愿意考虑为她的书写一篇前言。ⓘ The foreword to a book is usually written by sb other than the author. The writer of the foreword will sometimes give an account of a link he or she has with the author or contents of the book. The foreword is found before the introduction in a book. * foreword通常由别人而非作者撰写,撰写者有时会说明自己跟作者的关系,或者描述一下书的内容。foreword置于导论(introduction)之前。