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pref·ace /ˈprefɪs/ n. | vt. | vi. I n. 1. (通常由作者或编者本人写的)序言,前言;(讲话的)开场白 write a preface to a book 为一本书作序 2. 开端,序幕;前奏 The accident was the preface to a great scientific discovery. 这一偶然事件成了一项重大科学发现的先声。 3. [常用 P-] 【宗】(天主教弥撒的)序祷,序诵
II ❶ vt. 1. 为…加序言(或前言);为…加开场白 Each chapter is prefaced by a short introduction. 每章前面都有一段简短的前言。 He prefaced his speech with an amusing anecdote. 他讲了一件有趣的轶事作为开场白。 2. 作为…的开端(或序幕、前奏) He usually prefaced his remarks with a dry little cough. 他开始讲话前通常要小声地干咳一下。 3. 立于…前面 A porch prefaces the entrance. 进门处有个门廊。 ❷ vi. 作序;写前言,讲开场白 [< MFr prefas < ML praefātia < praefātiō a saying beforehand < praefārī to utter in advance < PRE- + fārī to say] |