preface

US /ˈpref.ɪs/

UK /ˈpref.ɪs/

序言, 前言

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.

作者写了一篇详细的序言，解释了他写这本书的动机。

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Always read the preface first to get an overview of the book's content.

务必先阅读序言，以了解本书的概况。

作序, 引出

to serve as an introduction or a preliminary to

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The short speech will preface the main presentation.

简短的讲话将为主要演示文稿作序。

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He chose to preface his remarks with a personal anecdote.

他选择用一个个人轶事来引出他的评论。