| 单词 | preface |
| 释义 | preface n. & v. --n 1. an introduction to a book stating its subject, scope, etc. 2. the preliminary part of a speech. 3. Eccl. the introduction to the central part of the Eucharistic service. --vtr. 1. (foll. by with) introduce or begin (a speech or event) (prefaced my remarks with a warning). 2. provide (a book etc.) with a preface. 3. (of an event etc.) lead up to (another). Derivatives prefatorial adj. prefatory adj. Etymology: ME f. OF f. med.L praefatia for L praefatio f. praefari (as PRAE-, fari speak) |
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