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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-derived
prebefore
+
amblewalk, wander
=preamble

Common 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.

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