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prel·ude /ˈpreljuːd，ˈpreɪ-/ n. | vt. | vi.
I n.
1. 前奏，序幕，先声
the prelude to a revolution 革命的前奏
The German invasion of Poland was a prelude to World War II. 德国入侵波兰是第二次世界大战的序幕。
This speech has been hailed by his friends as a prelude to his return to office. 朋友们为这次讲话欢呼，说这预示他要官复原职了。
2. (诗歌等的)引子；序诗
3. 【音】前奏曲(尤指钢琴前奏曲，亦指独立、短小、具有即兴特点的乐曲或宗教典礼前的任何乐曲)
II ❶ vt.
1. 成为…的前奏(或序幕等)；(以前奏、序幕等)作为…的开头
The heifer uttered a peculiar cry with which female cattle preluded their fights. 小母牛发出一声怪叫，母牛群就开始斗了起来。
He preluded his speech with a dry cough. 他干咳了一声，然后开始讲话。
2. 【音】演奏…作为前奏曲
❷ vi.
1. 作为前奏(或序幕、开头等)
2. 【音】奏前奏曲
[OFr < ML praelūdium < L praelūdere to play beforehand < PRE- + lūdere to play < lūdus play]pre·lud·erprɪˈljuːdə(r),ˈpreljʊ- n. |