preface
US /ˈpref.ɪs/
UK /ˈpref.ɪs/
1.
prakata, pengenalan
an introduction to a book, especially one that states the author's aims
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The author wrote a detailed preface explaining his motivations for writing the book.
Penulis menulis prakata terperinci yang menjelaskan motivasinya menulis buku itu.
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Always read the preface first to get an overview of the book's content.
Sentiasa baca prakata terlebih dahulu untuk mendapatkan gambaran keseluruhan kandungan buku.
1.
mendahului, memulakan
to serve as an introduction or a preliminary to
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The short speech will preface the main presentation.
Ucapan ringkas itu akan mendahului pembentangan utama.
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He chose to preface his remarks with a personal anecdote.
Dia memilih untuk mendahului ucapannya dengan anekdot peribadi.