Wordiyopreface
🇬🇧 UK/ˈpref.ɪs/🇺🇸 US/'prefis/
IELTSGREB2
Definitions
n.
An introductory section at the beginning of a book or speech, explaining its purpose or background.
前言，序言；开场白
v.
To introduce or begin with preliminary remarks before the main point.
以…作为开场白；为…作序
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.write a preface撰写序言
- 2.in the preface在序言中
- 3.preface to a book书的前言
- 4.[brief preface]简短的开场白
Example Sentences
- 1.
The author wrote a heartfelt preface explaining what inspired her to write the novel.
- 2.
He began his speech with a brief preface acknowledging the contributions of his team.