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Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary in·tro·duce (-duced ; -duc·ing) ETYMOLOGY Middle English, from Latin introducere, from intro-+ ducere to lead — more at tow DATE 15th century 1. to lead or bring in especially for the first time introduce a nonnative species 2. a. to bring into play b. to bring into practice or use : institute 3. to lead to or make known by a formal act, announcement, or recommendation: as a. to cause to be acquainted b. to present formally at court or into society c. to present or announce formally or officially or by an official reading introduce legislation d. to make preliminary explanatory or laudatory remarks about e. to bring (as an actor or singer) before the public for the first time 4. place , insert introduce foreign genes into crops 5. to bring to a knowledge of something introduced them to new ideas • in·tro·duc·er noun Synonyms. introduce , insert , insinuate , interpolate , intercalate , interpose , interject mean to put between or among others. introduce is a general term for bringing or placing a thing or person into a group or body already in existence introduced a new topic into the conversation insert implies putting into a fixed or open space between or among inserted a clause in the contract insinuate implies introducing gradually or by gentle pressure insinuated himself into the group interpolate applies to the inserting of something extraneous or spurious interpolated her own comments into the report intercalate suggests an intrusive inserting of something in an existing series or sequence new chapters intercalated with the old interpose suggests inserting an obstruction or cause of delay interpose barriers to communication interject implies an abrupt or forced introduction interjected a question English Etymology introduce introduce (v.) late 15c., from L. introducere (see introduction). Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary-牛津双解-OALD7 ☞ introduce intro·duce / 7intrE5dju:s; NAmE 5du:s / verb[VN] PEOPLE 人 1. ~ A (to B) | ~ A and B | ~ yourself (to sb) to tell ten or more people who have not met before what each other's names are; to tell sb what your name is 把…介绍(给)；引见；(自我)介绍: Can I introduce my wife? 我来介绍一下我的妻子。 He introduced me to a Greek girl at the party. 他在聚会上介绍我认识了一位希腊姑娘。 We've already been introduced. 我们已经认识了。 Can I introduce myself? I'm Helen Robins. 让我来自我介绍一下吧。我叫海伦 · 罗宾斯。 'Kay, this is Steve.' 'Yes, I know—we've already introduced ourselves.' "凯,这是史蒂夫。" "是的,我知道——我们已经自己相互介绍了。" TV / RADIO SHOW 电视/电台节目 2. to be the main speaker in a television or radio show, who gives details about the show and who presents the people who are in it; to tell the audience the name of the person who is going to speak or perform 主持(节目)；介绍(讲演者或演员): The next programme will be introduced by Mary David. 下一个节目由玛丽 · 戴维主持。 May I introduce my first guest on the show tonight... 请让我介绍一下今晚节目的第一位嘉宾… NEW EXPERIENCE 新经历 3. ~ sb to sth | ~ sth (to sb) to make sb learn about sth or do sth for the first time 使初次了解；使尝试: The first lecture introduces students to the main topics of the course. 第一堂课是让学生了解这门课的主要内容。 It was she who first introduced the pleasures of sailing to me. 是她最先使我体会到了帆船运动的乐趣。 NEW PRODUCT / LAW 新产品/法律 4. ~ sth (into / to sth) to make sth available for use, discussion, etc. for the first time 推行；实施；采用 SYN bring in :
The company is introducing a new range of products this year. 公司今年将推出一系列新产品。 The new law was introduced in 1991. 这项新法律是于 1991 年开始实施的。 We want to introduce the latest technology into schools. 我们想向各学校推介最新的技术。 PLANT / ANIMAL / DISEASE 动植物；疾病 5. ~ sth (to / into sth) to bring a plant, an animal or a disease to a place for the first time 引进(动物或植物)；传入(疾病): Vegetation patterns changed when goats were introduced to the island. 自从引进山羊之后,这个岛上的植被模式改变了。 START 开始 6. to be the start of sth new 作为(新事物)的开头；使开始；创始: Bands from London introduced the craze for this kind of music. 伦敦的乐队引发了对这种音乐的狂热。 A slow theme introduces the first movement. 缓慢的主旋律引出了第一乐章。 IN PARLIAMENT 议会 7. to formally present a new law so that it can be discussed 将(法案)提交讨论: to introduce a bill (before Parliament) (向议会)提交议案 ADD 增加 8. ~ sth (into sth) (formal) to put sth into sth 将…放进；添入: Particles of glass had been introduced into the baby food. 这种婴儿食品中被掺进了玻璃碎屑。 Oxford Collocations Dictionary for Students of English introduce verb 1 tell people sb's name ADV. formally, properly We have met before, but we haven't been formally introduced. VERB + INTRODUCE allow me to, can, let me, may Let me introduce myself. May I introduce my wife, Sarah? PREP. as He introduced me as a new member of the company. | to She introduced me to her neighbours. 2 start using/doing sth for the first time ADV. gradually | rapidly VERB + INTRODUCE intend to, plan to, want to The local council plans to introduce new regulations on parking. | attempt to, try to She attempted in vain to introduce some order into the classroom. PREP. into New technology is rapidly being introduced into factories. PHRASES newly/recently introduced These measures have only been recently introduced. Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Thesaurus-11th Edition v. Function: verb 1 Synonyms: ENTER 2, admit Related Words: inaugurate, induct, install; bring forward 2 Synonyms: BROACH , bring up, moot, ventilate 3 to bring into practice or use FF1C;introduce reforms in the welfare systemFF1E; Synonyms: inaugurate, initiate, institute, launch, originate, set up, usher in Related Words: establish, found, organize; innovate, invent; unveil; pioneer 4 to cause to know each other personally FF1C;planned to introduce her to his motherFF1E; Synonyms: acquaint, present, ||quaint 5 Synonyms: PRECEDE 3, lead, preface, usher 6 to put among or between others FF1C;introduced several new lines of dialogueFF1E; Synonyms: fill in, insert, insinuate, intercalate, interject, interpolate, interpose, throw in Related Words: inlay, inlet, inset; inject, instill; work in Contrasted Words: eject, evict, oust; eliminate, exclude Antonyms: abstract; withdraw Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged in·tro·duce \|in.trə|d(y)üs, -rō|d-, in rapid speech |in(t)ə(r)|d-\ transitive verb (-ed/-ing/-s) Etymology: Middle English introducen to initiate, instruct, from Latin introducere to introduce, from intro- + ducere to lead — more at tow 1. a. : to lead, bring, conduct, or usher in especially for the first time < introduce a person into a drawing room > < introduce European birds into America > b. : to cause to take part or be involved by introducing < the fruits of introducing party men into municipal affairs — Sydney (Australia) Bulletin > 2. a. : to bring into play (as in action or thought) < introduce abuses into court practices > : bring forward in the course of an action or sequence < introduce irrelevancies into the discussion > : add or contribute (as a new element or feature) < introduce new business into a play > < introduced amendments to the draft extension bill — Current Biography > < introduced a new and mutually beneficial element into crop and livestock husbandry — N.C.Wright > b. : to bring into practice or use : institute < introduce a new fashion in hats > < the first officer to introduce gunpowder into the French Army — Edmond Taylor > < introduced club cars on certain important business expresses — O.S.Nock > < slow to introduce new processes, slow to adopt new inventions — Leo Wolman > 3. obsolete : to cause to exist : bring into being 4. : to lead to or make known by a formal act, announcement, or recommendation: as a. : to cause to be acquainted : cause to know each other personally < introduce two strangers > : make (one person) known to another < introduce the boy to her father > b. : to present formally at court or to society < a party to introduce his daughter to London society > c. : to present or announce formally or officially or by an official reading < introduce a bill to Congress > d. : to make preliminary explanatory or laudatory remarks about (as a performer or act in a show) < a master of ceremonies … to introduce acts on the bill — Current Biography > e. (1) : to bring (as an actor, singer, or literary character) before the public for the first time (as in a play, a concert, or a novel) < a Hollywood extravaganza introducing a young Broadway star > < several excellent mysteries introducing a French detective — A.C.Ward > (2) : to bring (a commercial product) to the attention of the public (as by an advertising campaign) 5. : to lead into or preface < introduces his study with a detailed description and careful evaluation of the publisher materials used in his report — W.H.Voskuil > : start , begin < introduce a subject by a long preface > 6. a. : to put or insert into < introduce a catheter into a vein > < some 1800 eggs were introduced into a tiny drop of sea water — W.C.Allee > b. : to put (an atom or group of atoms) into a molecule 7. : to bring to a knowledge of or into intellectual acquaintance with something (as by contact or instruction) < introduce readers to the poet's works > • in·tro·duc·er \-sə(r)\ noun -s |
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