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单词 introduces
释义

introduce

verb

in·​tro·​duce ˌin-trə-ˈdüs How to pronounce introduce (audio)
-ˈdyüs
introduced; introducing

transitive verb

1
: to lead to or make known by a formal act, announcement, or recommendation: such as
a
: to cause to be acquainted
b
: to make preliminary explanatory or laudatory remarks about
c
: to bring (someone, such as an actor or singer) before the public for the first time
d
: to present or announce formally or officially or by an official reading
introduce legislation
e
: to present formally at court or into society
2
: to lead or bring in especially for the first time
… U.S. fishery managers have introduced exotic species into most waters in North America, largely to please sport fishermen. Yvonne Baskin
3
a
: to bring into play
b
: to bring into practice or use : institute
4
: to bring to a knowledge of something
introduced them to new ideas
5
: place, insert
introduce foreign genes into crops
introducer noun

Synonyms

  • acquaint
  • present
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Example Sentences

Let me introduce myself: my name is John Smith. They have been slow to introduce changes in procedure. The designer is introducing a new line of clothes. He introduced several issues during the meeting. New evidence was introduced at the trial. introduce a bill to Congress See More
Recent Examples on the Web Kourtney appeared on the morning talk show to introduce her new gummie vitamin brand, Lemme. Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2022 As interest in the sport increases and more schools introduce programs, the number of college women’s beach players has grown from 868 in 2016 to 1,485 in 2021, per the NCAA demographics database. Luca Evans, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2022 Spielberg was introduced by TIFF creative director Cameron Bailey, who was gobsmacked to introduce the legend. Brent Lang, Variety, 10 Sep. 2022 The candidates' views are important in the key presidential states because a governor or secretary of state with a record of not respecting the actual vote count could introduce chaos into the selection of the next president. Nicholas Riccardi, Chron, 10 Sep. 2022 Ford, meanwhile, made an appearance at the Disney convention to introduce the first trailer for Indiana Jones 5. Mike Miller, EW.com, 10 Sep. 2022 Next year, Roblox plans to introduce immersive ads, a way to tap into a new revenue stream in addition to its existing subscriptions and in-game transactions. Shannon Liao, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2022 One danger is that increasing competition for food could encourage countries to introduce protectionist policies that restrict or stop the export of food, as some have done in response to the pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Keith Bradsher, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Sep. 2022 The bakery also plans to introduce a bread club, which is how Skylar's passion for baking started. Bob Dohr, Journal Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin introducere, from intro- + ducere to lead — more at tow entry 1

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Kids Definition

introduce

verb

in·​tro·​duce ˌin-trə-ˈdüs How to pronounce introduce (audio)
-ˈdyüs
introduced; introducing
1
: to cause to be acquainted : make known
Our new neighbor introduced herself.
2
: to bring into practice or use
My teacher introduced a new rule.
3
: to make available for sale for the first time
New fashions were introduced.
4
: to bring forward for discussion or consideration
Her lawyer introduced new evidence.
5
: to put in : insert
New computers have been introduced into the office.

Legal Definition

introduce

transitive verb

in·​tro·​duce
introduced; introducing
: to present and offer (evidence) at trial

introduces

verb

present tense third-person singular of introduce
1
as in presents
to make (one person) known (to another) socially a friend introduced him to the woman who later became his wife

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • presents
  • greets
  • reintroduces
  • acquaints
  • meets
  • addresses
  • hails
  • reacquaints
2
as in raises
to present or bring forward for discussion after about 20 minutes the moderator introduced a new topic for the debate

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • raises
  • discusses
  • suggests
  • proposes
  • mentions
  • offers
  • brings up
  • places
  • broaches
  • cites
  • moots
  • expresses
  • interjects
  • names
  • debates
  • interrupts
  • airs
  • ventilates
  • alludes (to)
  • refers (to)
  • speaks (of)
  • vents
  • talks (about)
  • thrashes (out or over)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • suppresses
  • quiets
  • silences
  • censors
  • hushes (up)
3
as in establishes
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of Luther Burbank introduced the idea of plant breeding, developing over 800 new varieties of fruits, vegetables, grains, and grasses

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • establishes
  • founds
  • creates
  • initiates
  • launches
  • pioneers
  • begins
  • inaugurates
  • innovates
  • constitutes
  • institutes
  • starts
  • organizes
  • plants
  • originates
  • invents
  • constructs
  • develops
  • produces
  • devises
  • concocts
  • conceives
  • authors
  • sets up
  • expands
  • manufactures
  • fathers
  • contrives
  • systematizes
  • enlarges
  • endows
  • arranges
  • fabricates
  • subsidizes
  • funds
  • makes up
  • relaunches
  • cooks (up)
  • systemizes
  • finances
  • reinitiates
  • reinstitutes
  • refounds
  • thinks (up)
  • puts up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • abolishes
  • closes (down)
  • shuts (up)
  • nullifies
  • annihilates
  • stops
  • ends
  • terminates
  • annuls
  • halts
  • finishes
  • phases out
  • rounds (off or out)
  • winds up
  • wraps up
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4
as in familiarizes
to impart knowledge of a new thing or situation to introduced everyone to the company's new phone system

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • familiarizes
  • educates
  • orients
  • exposes
  • initiates
  • orientates
  • acquaints
  • presents
  • accustoms
  • informs
  • trains
  • warns
  • apprises
  • habituates
  • instructs
  • enlightens
  • subjects
  • fills in
  • verses
  • grounds
  • schools
  • wonts
  • tells
  • advises
  • briefs
  • reacquaints
  • clues (in)
  • tips (off)
  • wises (up)
5
as in inserts
to put among or between others introduce a new variable to the equation

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • inserts
  • injects
  • adds
  • interjects
  • intersperses
  • interpolates
  • works in
  • insinuates
  • intercalates
  • edges in
  • interposes
  • fits (in or into)
  • weaves
  • installs
  • shoves
  • appends
  • cuts in
  • sandwiches (in or between)
  • insets
  • thrusts
  • interlines
  • inlays
  • attaches
  • wedges
  • lards
  • interfiles
  • crams

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • eliminates
  • excludes
  • extracts
  • withdraws
  • rejects
  • expels
  • subtracts
  • ejects
  • deducts
  • detaches
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