prefatory

/ˈprefətɔːri/ /ˈprefəˌtɔːri/

Meanings

adjective

引言的，序言的，开头的

Introductory, preliminary, serving as a prelude or preface.

Examples :

"The professor made a few prefatory remarks about the importance of the upcoming exam. "

教授先就即将到来的考试的重要性做了一些开场白。

Related Words

about adjective

/əˈbɛʊt/ /əˈbaʊt/ /əˈbʌʊt/

活动的，走动的。

"After my bout with Guillan-Barre Syndrome, it took me 6 months to be up and about again."

在和吉兰-巴雷综合征搏斗之后，我花了六个月的时间才能再次恢复活动，到处走动。

preface noun

/ˈpɹɛfəs/

前言，序言.

"The book included a brief preface by a leading expert in the field."

这本书包含了一篇简短的序言，由该领域的一位著名专家撰写。

prelude noun

/ˈpɹeɪl(j)uːd/

序幕，前奏。

"The orchestra played a prelude of cheerful music before the main concert began. "

在正式音乐会开始之前，管弦乐队演奏了一段欢快的序曲。

made noun

/meɪd/

蛆，幼虫

"The compost pile attracted many small, white made. "

堆肥里引来了很多白色的小蛆虫。

serving verb

/ˈsɜːvɪŋ/

服务，侍奉

"The restaurant is serving delicious pasta tonight. "

这家餐厅今晚供应美味的意面。

preliminary noun

/pɹɪˈlɪmɪnəɹi/ /pɹɪˈlɪmɪnɛɹi/

预备，准备，开端

"The preliminary schedule for the school trip was posted today, giving us an introduction to the upcoming activities. "

今天公布了学校旅行的初步行程安排，相当于给我们简单介绍了接下来会有哪些活动。

importance noun

/ɪmˈpɔːtəns/ /ɪmˈpɔɹtəns/

重要性，要紧，关键。

"Attending all your classes is of great importance to your success in school. "

按时上课对你在学校取得成功至关重要。

professor noun

/pɹəˈfɛsə/ /pɹəˈfɛsɚ/

教授，讲授。

"Professor Smith, the head of the history department, gave a fascinating lecture on the Roman Empire. "

史密斯教授，也就是历史系的系主任，做了一场关于罗马帝国的精彩讲座。

introductory adjective

/ˌɪntrəˈdʌktəri/

介绍性的，引导性的

"He enrolled in an introductory wine-making course."

他报名参加了一个葡萄酒酿造的入门课程。

upcoming noun

/ˌʌpˈkʌmɪŋ/ /ʌpˈkʌmɪŋ/

到来，来临.

"The upcoming school holiday is a welcome break for the students. "

即将到来的学校假期对学生们来说是一个受欢迎的休息时间。

exam noun

/ɛɡˈzæm/

考试，考核

"The exam of the child's handwriting revealed several areas needing improvement. "

对孩子字迹的检查显示出几个需要改进的地方。

remarks noun

/ɹɪˈmɑːks/ /ɹɪˈmɑɹks/

替换标记，替代符号。

"The editor made several pencil remarks on the first draft of the story, replacing entire sentences with shorter, clearer ones. "

编辑在故事初稿上用铅笔做了几处替换标记，用更短、更清晰的句子替换了整句。