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单词 preface
释义 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-] (天主教弥撒的)序祷,序诵

II 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。
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]
pref·ac·er
n.
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