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introduce

UK //ˌɪn.trəˈdjuːs//US //ˌɪn.trəˈduːs//

词源

源自拉丁语 'introducere',由 'intro-'(向内)和 'ducere'(引导)组成,意为'带入'或'引进'。

verb

❶ 介绍某人或某物,使其被他人认识或了解。通常用于初次见面或新事物出现时。

“Let me introduce my colleague, Sarah.”

(让我介绍一下我的同事莎拉。)

“The teacher introduced a new topic in class today.”

(老师今天在课堂上介绍了一个新话题。)

❶ 引入或引进某事物,使其在某个地方或领域开始存在或使用。

“The government introduced new laws to protect the environment.”

(政府出台了新法律来保护环境。)

“Coffee was introduced to Europe in the 16th century.”

(咖啡在16世纪被引入欧洲。)

同义词:present, launch, bring in, initiate, propose

常见短语

introduce oneself — 自我介绍,通常用于初次见面时告诉别人自己的姓名和身份。

“At the beginning of the meeting, everyone introduced themselves.”

(会议开始时,每个人都做了自我介绍。)

introduce to — 把某人或某物介绍给另一个人或群体,使其相互认识。

“She introduced her best friend to her family.”

(她把最好的朋友介绍给了家人。)