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单词 introduction
释义

introduction

noun

in·​tro·​duc·​tion ˌin-trə-ˈdək-shən How to pronounce introduction (audio)
1
: something that introduces: such as
a(1)
: a part of a book or treatise preliminary to the main portion
(2)
: a preliminary treatise or course of study
b
: a short introductory musical passage
2
: the act or process of introducing : the state of being introduced
3
: a putting in : insertion
4
: something introduced
specifically : a new or exotic plant or animal

Synonyms

  • exordium
  • foreword
  • intro
  • preamble
  • preface
  • prelude
  • proem
  • prologue
  • prolog
  • prolusion
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Example Sentences

the introduction of telephone service to the area Since its introduction last year, over a million copies of the software have been sold. the introduction of evidence at the trial the introduction of a new topic for conversation the introduction of the bill to Congress She told the audience, by way of introduction, that the research was completed a year ago. the introduction of an Asian plant species to America After a brief introduction, the performer took the stage. See More
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English introduccioun act of introducing, from Anglo-French introduction, from Latin introduction-, introductio, from introducere

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

introduction

noun

in·​tro·​duc·​tion ˌin-trə-ˈdək-shən How to pronounce introduction (audio)
1
: the part of a book that leads up to and explains what will be found in the main part
2
: the act of causing a person to meet another person
3
: the action of bringing into use, making available, or presenting for consideration or discussion
4
: something introduced or added
The plant is a new introduction to the garden.

Medical Definition

introduction

noun

in·​tro·​duc·​tion ˌin-trə-ˈdək-shən How to pronounce introduction (audio)
: an action of putting in or inserting
introduction of contrast material through the catheter Scientific American Medicine

introduction

noun

as in preface
a short section (as of a book) that leads to or explains the main part a leading biologist wrote the introduction to that new textbook

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • preface
  • foreword
  • intro
  • prologue
  • prelude
  • preamble
  • beginning
  • proem
  • exordium
  • initiation
  • start
  • prolog
  • prolusion
  • commencement
  • opening
  • outset
  • origination
  • origin

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • epilogue
  • postscript
  • conclusion
  • epilog
  • end
  • closing
  • termination
  • envoy
  • aftermath
  • cessation
  • finish
  • close
  • stop
  • finale
  • envoi
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