preamble
🇬🇧 UK/'pri:æmbl/🇺🇸 US
GREC1
Definitions
n.
An introductory statement, especially one explaining the purpose of a formal document or law.
序言,前言,引言;(法律或文件的)序文
v.
To provide a preliminary introduction or opening statement.
作序言,写前言
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.constitutional preamble宪法序言
- 2.without preamble开门见山,不绕弯子
- 3.lengthy preamble冗长的开场白
- 4.preamble to a treaty条约序言
Example Sentences
- 1.
The preamble to the Constitution outlines the fundamental goals of the government.
- 2.
After a lengthy preamble, the speaker finally got to the main point.
- 3.
The treaty's preamble emphasized the shared commitment to peaceful cooperation.