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preface

/ˈpref.ɪs/

2 Einträge

noun

B2formalcommon/ˈpref.ɪs/

A noun referring to an introductory section of a book or other written work, typically written by the author, that explains its purpose, scope, or background.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее вступительную часть книги или другого письменного произведения, обычно написанную автором, которая объясняет его цель, содержание или предысторию.esSustantivo que designa la parte introductoria de un libro u otra obra escrita, generalmente redactada por el autor, donde se explica su propósito, contenido o antecedentes.frNom désignant la partie introductive d'un livre ou d'un autre écrit, généralement rédigée par l'auteur, qui en expose le but, le contenu ou les circonstances de sa création.deSubstantiv, das den einleitenden Teil eines Buches oder eines anderen schriftlichen Werkes bezeichnet, meist vom Autor verfasst, der darin Zweck, Inhalt oder Vorgeschichte erläutert.ptSubstantivo que designa a parte introdutória de um livro ou de outra obra escrita, geralmente redigida pelo autor, que explica seu objetivo, conteúdo ou contexto.zh指书籍或其它书面作品的开头部分,通常由作者撰写,用以说明写作目的、内容或背景。arاسم يشير إلى المقدمة أو الجزء الاستهلالي في كتاب أو عمل مكتوب آخر، يكتبه عادة المؤلف ليشرح هدفه أو محتواه أو خلفيته.

  1. Introduction to a book B2 formal

    An introductory section of a book or other written work, typically written by the author.

    • The author wrote a heartfelt preface to her memoir.
    • In the preface, he explains his motivation for writing the book.
    • The preface provides context for the chapters that follow.

    ruПредисловиеesPrefaciofrPréface d'un livredeVorwortptPrefáciozh前言arمقدمة الكتاب

    Synonyme: exordiumforewordintroductionpreambleprologue

  2. Introductory statement B2 formal

    A preliminary statement or remark made before a speech, event, or action.

    • He began with a brief preface about the importance of the topic.
    • Her preface to the lecture set the stage for the discussion.
    • The chairman's preface outlined the agenda for the meeting.

    ruВступлениеesPreámbulofrPréfacedeEinleitungptPrefáciozh开场白arتصدير

    Synonyme: exordiumforewordintroductionpreamblepreludeprologue

  • prefaces plural form
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  • preface's possessive singular form

verb

C1formalcommon/ˈprɛf.ɪs/

A verb meaning to introduce or begin something, typically a speech or written work, with a preliminary statement.

ruГлагол, означающий предварять или начинать что-либо, обычно речь или письменную работу, вступительным заявлением.esVerbo que significa anteponer o comenzar algo, generalmente un discurso o un escrito, con una declaración introductoria.frVerbe signifiant précéder ou commencer quelque chose, généralement un discours ou un écrit, par une déclaration introductive.deVerb, das bedeutet, etwas mit einer einleitenden Bemerkung zu beginnen oder einer Sache eine Vorrede voranzustellen, meist bei einer Rede oder einem schriftlichen Werk.ptVerbo que significa introduzir ou começar algo, geralmente um discurso ou trabalho escrito, com uma declaração introdutória ou prefácio.zh动词,指为某事物(通常是讲话或书面作品)加上开场白或引言,即以介绍性的陈述作为开场。arفعل يعني أن يقدّم شيئًا بكلام تمهيدي أو بمقدمة، ويُستعمل خاصة في الخطاب أو الكتابة حين يُستهل الكلام بمقدمة أو يُسبق بتمهيد.

  1. Introduce with remarks B2 formal

    To provide an introduction or preliminary statement before the main content.

    • The author prefaced the book with a personal note.
    • He prefaced his speech with a brief apology.
    • She prefaced the report with a summary of the findings.

    ruПредварятьesIntroducir con comentariosfrPréfacer (introduire par des remarques)deEinleitenptPrefaciarzh作序arيُقدِّم مقدمة

    Synonyme: beginintroduceopenprecedeprefix

  2. Begin or start B2 formal

    To serve as an introduction to something.

    • The ceremony was prefaced by a musical performance.
    • The lecture was prefaced with a short video.
    • The meeting was prefaced by a welcome from the chairperson.

    ruПредварятьesServir de introducción a algofrpréfacerdeEinleitenptPrefaciarzh作序arاستهلّ

    Synonyme: beginintroduceopenprecedestart

    Antonyme: concludeendfinishterminate

  • prefaced past participle
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  • prefacing present participle
  • prefaces third person singular