preface
/ˈprefəs/
CEFR level C1Topic EducationWord #6334 in the learning path
前言；序言
Definitions
n. An introductory section explaining a book's purpose or background.
前言；序言
v. To introduce something by saying or writing something beforehand.
以…作为开场白
Example
The author explains her inspiration in the book's preface.
作者在这本书的前言中解释了她的创作灵感。
In the preface, the researchers explain how their personal experiences influenced the questions explored throughout the book.
研究人员在前言中解释了个人经历如何影响全书探讨的问题。
Collocations
- in the preface
- write a preface
- preface remarks with
Word family
- prefatory (adj.)
Synonyms
- introduction
Usage tip
书的preface通常由作者写；foreword常由他人撰写。
FAQ
- What does preface mean?
- An introductory section explaining a book's purpose or background. To introduce something by saying or writing something beforehand.
- How is preface pronounced?
- UK /ˈprefəs/, US /ˈprefəs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
