preface

• 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。

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.

1. Introduction to a bookB2formal

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

   前言

   • 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.

   同义词exordiumforewordintroductionpreambleprologue

2. Introductory statementB2formal

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

   开场白

   • 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.

   同义词exordiumforewordintroductionpreamblepreludeprologue

• 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。

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

1. Introduce with remarksB2formal

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

   作序

   • 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.

   同义词beginintroduceopenprecedeprefix

2. Begin or startB2formal

   To serve as an introduction to something.

   作序

   • 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.

   同义词beginintroduceopenprecedestart

   反义词concludeendfinishterminate