单词 | introduction |
释义 | introduction 2 ENTRIES FOUND: introduction (noun) need (verb) introduction /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/ noun plural introductions introduction /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/ noun plural introductions Learner's definition of INTRODUCTION 1 [count] : the act of making a person known to others by name介绍;引见 — usually plural通常用复数 Once we finished the introductions [=once everyone was introduced], the meeting began.我们相互介绍后,会议就开始了。 I'll make the introductions. [=I'll introduce everyone]我来介绍一下各位。 2 [noncount] : the act of introducing something引进;传入: such as a : the act of bringing something into practice or use for the first time(初次)实行;采用 the introduction of telephone service to the area将电话服务引入这一地区 b : the act of making a product available for sale for the first time(新产品的)推出 Since its introduction last year, over a million copies of the software have been sold.自从去年首次面市,这款软件已售出一百万份以上。 c : the act of presenting something for discussion or consideration(供讨论或参考的某事物的)提出,提交 the introduction of evidence at the trial庭审中证据的提出 the introduction of a new topic for conversation交谈中新话题的引入 the introduction of the bill to Congress此项议案向国会的提交 She told the audience, by way of introduction, that the research was completed a year ago.作为开场白,她告诉听众此项研究一年前就完成了。 d : the act of bringing something (such as a plant or animal) to a place for the first time(动植物等的)引进 the introduction of an Asian plant species to America亚洲植物向美洲的引进 3 [count] : a statement made to an audience about someone who is about to speak, perform, etc., or something that is about to begin(对即将登台讲话者、表演者等做的)介绍 After a brief introduction, the performer took the stage.一番简短介绍之后,表演者上台了。 ◊ A person who needs no introduction is well-known to the audience.无须介绍的人;观众熟悉的人 Our speaker this evening needs no introduction.我们今晚的讲演者大家都很熟悉,就不用介绍了。 4 [count] a : the beginning part of a book, essay, speech, etc., that explains what will follow in the main part(书)序言;(文章)导论;(演讲)开场白 Did you read the introduction?你读过序言了吗? His introduction outlined the main points of the speech.他的开场白概述了演讲的几个主要部分。 b : the beginning part of a piece of music序曲 5 [count] : something (such as a book or a course of study) that provides basic information about a subject入门书;初阶教程 — + to The book/course is an introduction to computer programming.这是计算机编程的入门书/课程。 6 [singular] : a person's first experience with something初次经历 — + to That concert was my introduction to her music. [=it was the first time I had heard her music]在那场音乐会上我初次欣赏到了她的音乐。 7 [count] : something that is added or introduced to something else引进的事物;引种 The plant is a recent introduction from Asia.这种植物是新近从亚洲引进的。 |
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