prologue
UK/'prәulɒ:g/US
IELTSGREB1
Definitions
n.
An introductory section at the start of a book, play, or film
序言；序幕；开场白
n.
An event that leads up to a larger one
（重大事件的）前奏，序曲
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedpro- (before) + logue (logos = speech) = the words spoken before the main work begins. Figuratively, any event that sets the stage for what follows.
Root log still carries 50 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.write a prologue写序言
- 2.serve as a prologue作为序幕
- 3.prologue to……的前奏
Example Sentences
- 1.
The novel opens with a short prologue set in 1920.
- 2.
The protests were a prologue to the revolution.