introduction
UK/.intrә'dʌkʃәn/US
NGSL 2kIELTSB1
Definitions
n.
The action of introducing something, or the fact of being introduced.
介绍；引入
n.
A formal presentation of one person to another.
（人与人之间的）介绍
n.
The opening section of a book, speech, or piece of music.
导言；引言；前奏
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedintro- (inward) + duct (led, from past participle of ducere) + -ion = «the act of leading inward.» Both the social act of introducing and the opening of a book are «leading into.»
Root duc still carries 35 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.brief introduction简短介绍
- 2.introduction to……的引介
- 3.self-introduction自我介绍
- 4.introduction of……的引入
- 5.formal introduction正式介绍
Example Sentences
- 1.
She gave a brief introduction before her talk.
- 2.
The introduction of new technology changed everything.
- 3.
Read the introduction before the first chapter.