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Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary in·tro·duc·tion ETYMOLOGY Middle English introduccioun act of introducing, from Anglo-French introduction, from Latin introduction-, introductio, from introducere DATE 14th century 1. something that introduces: as a. (1) a part of a book or treatise preliminary to the main portion (2) a preliminary treatise or course of study b. a short introductory musical passage 2. the act or process of introducing : the state of being introduced 3. a putting in : insertion 4. something introduced; specifically : a new or exotic plant or animal English Etymology introduction late 14c., from O.Fr . introduction, from L. introductionem (nom.introductio) "a leading in," from introductus, pp. of introducere"to lead in, bring in, to introduce," from intro- "inward, to the inside" + ducere "to lead" (see duke). The sense of "formal presentation of one person to another" is from 1711. Shortened form intro is attested from 1923.http://O.Fr Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary-牛津双解-OALD7 ☞ introduction intro·duc·tion / 7intrE5dQkFn / nounBRINGING INTO USE / TO A PLACE 采用；引进 1. [U] the act of bringing sth into use or existence for the first time, or of bringing sth to a place for the first time 初次投入使用；采用；引进；推行: the introduction of new manufacturing methods 新制造方法的采用 the introduction of compulsory military service 义务兵役制的实行 the 1 000th anniversary of the introduction of Christianity to Russia 基督教传入俄罗斯 1 000 周年的纪念 2. [C] a thing that is brought into use or introduced to a place for the first time 新采用(或新引进)的事物: The book lists plants suitable for the British flower garden, among them many new introductions. 这本书列出了适合英国花园种植的花草,其中有很多新引进的品种。 OF PEOPLE 人 3. [C] ~ (to sb) the act of making one person formally known to another, in which you tell each the other's name (正式的)介绍,引见: Introductions were made and the conversation started to flow. 大家相互介绍之后交谈就开始了。 Our speaker today needs no introduction (= is already well known). 我们今天的发言人就不必介绍了。 a letter of introduction (= a letter which tells sb who you are, written by sb who knows both you and the person reading the letter) 介绍信 FIRST EXPERIENCE 初次经历 4. [sing.] ~ (to sth) a person's first experience of sth 初次经历；首次体验: This album was my first introduction to modern jazz. 这张专辑唱片让我初次接触了现代爵士乐。 OF BOOK / SPEECH 书；讲话 5. [C, U] ~ (to sth) the first part of a book or speech that gives a general idea of what is to follow 序言；引言；导论: a brief introduction 简短的序言 a book with an excellent introduction and notes 有精彩前言和注释的书 By way of introduction, let me give you the background to the story. 作为引言,我先来介绍一下故事的背景。 ⇨ compare preface TO SUBJECT 学科 6. [C] ~ (to sth) a book or course for people beginning to study a subject 初级读物；入门课程: 'An Introduction to Astronomy' 《天文学入门》 It's a useful introduction to an extremely complex subject. 这是对一门极为复杂的学科的有益入门教程。 IN MUSIC 音乐 7. [C] (music 音) a short section at the beginning of a piece of music 前奏: an eight-bar introduction 有八个小节的前奏 Oxford Collocations Dictionary for Students of English introduction noun 1 first use ADJ. early, gradual, recent, widespread PREP. ~ into the gradual introduction of modern farming methods into traditional societies 2 first part of a book/talk ADJ. brief, short He began with a brief introduction. PREP. in an/the ~ His mother is mentioned in the introduction. | ~ to the introduction to her latest book 3 book for studying a subject ADJ. excellent, general, useful It serves as an excellent introduction to 19th-century painting. PREP. ~ to 4 telling people each other's names ADJ. formal VERB + INTRODUCTION make I can never remember names, so I don't like to make the introductions. PHRASES a letter of introduction He gave me a letter of introduction to the manager. Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Thesaurus-11th Edition n. Function: noun something that serves as a preliminary or antecedent FF1C;the crisis could be the introduction to a general warFF1E; Synonyms: exordium, foreword, overture, preamble, preface, prelude, prelusion, proem, prolegomenon, prologue Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged in·tro·duc·tion \ˌin.trəˈdəkshən, -rōˈd-, in rapid speech ˌin(t)ə(r)ˈd-\ noun (-s) Etymology: Middle English introduccion action of introducing, from Middle French introduction, from Latin introduction-, introductio, from introductus (past participle of introducere to introduce) + -ion-, -io -ion 1. : something that introduces: as a. obsolete (1) : a preliminary step : preparation (2) : initial instruction : a first lesson : instruction in rudiments b. (1) : a distinguishable part (as of a book or treatise) that provides explanation, information, or comment preparatory or preliminary to the main portion or subject — compare preface , proem (2) : a formal or elaborate preliminary treatise especially introductory to other treatises or to a course or field of study < an introduction to metaphysics > < an introduction to European drama > (3) : a course or a subject matter preparatory to a particular study; specifically capitalized : a branch of the study of the Bible that applies the contributions of literary and historical criticism to textual problems (as of date, authorship, place of origin, structure, sources, and purpose) of the books of Scripture c. : a form especially polite and conventional used in the introduction of one person to another d. : a series of chords or a short movement or passage preparing the listener for the main body of a musical composition e. : an initial anticipatory, explanatory, or promotional statement or set of remarks (as in introducing a speaker, an entertainment, or a commercial product) 2. : the act or process of introducing or the state of being introduced: as a. : a leading, bringing, conducting, or ushering in or the state of being led, brought, conducted, or ushered in especially for the first time < responsible for the introduction of aliens into the country > < anticipated his introduction into the dining room > b. : a causing to take part or be involved < the introduction of crooked politicians into city government > c. : institution < the introduction of new manufacturing processes > < the introduction of a newspaper to cover local events > < the introduction of new rules governing behavior > d. : a making known or acquainted or a being made known or acquainted < the introduction of the two men to each other > e. : a formal presentation < the introduction of a young girl to society > < the introduction of a bill into Congress > f. : a preliminary, preparatory, or initial explaining, talking up, or advertising < an introduction to the subject matter in a preface to a book > < the introduction of an act by a master of ceremonies > < the introduction of a new product on a TV commercial > g. : a putting in : insertion < the introduction of new matter into the recipe > < the introduction of a catheter into a vein > < the introduction into the stomach and esophagus of material which is opaque in appearance under the X ray — Morris Fishbein > h. : a bringing into play or adding or contributing in the course of an action or sequence or the state of being brought, added, or contributed in this way < the introduction of a spirit of bitterness into the discussion > < the introduction of rude remarks into his report > 3. : something introduced < resented all new introductions into his old methods of doing things > specifically : an exotic plant (as a new variety of horticultural derivation) or an animal brought into a region where it is not native |
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