1 [U] introduction of sth (into sth) the action of bringing in sth new; using sth or taking sth to a place for the first time 引进;首度使用:
the introduction of computers into the classroom开始在教室里使用计算机
2 [C] [usu.pl] the act of telling two or more people each others' names for the first time 介绍(使双方相识):
I think I'll get my husband to make/do the introductions -- he's better at remembering names!还是让我先生来介绍,他记名字的本事比我大!
3 [C] the first part of a book, a piece of written work or a talk which gives a general idea of what is going to follow (书的)引言,导论;(讲话的)开场白
4 [C] an introduction (to sth) a book for people who are beginning to study a subject 入门书:
‘An Introduction to English Grammar’《英语语法入门》
5 [sing] an introduction to sth first experience of sth 初次经历:
My first job -- in a factory -- was not a pleasant introduction to work.我的第一份工作是在一家工厂里,这初次的经历可不怎么令人愉快。
introduction/͵Intrəˋdʌkʃən; ˌIntrəˈdʌkʃ$n/n 1 [U] when people start using something for the first time or bring something to a place for the first time 初次采用﹔首次引入: +of the recent introduction of new laws 最近新法令的实施the introduction of Buddhism to China 佛教传入中国2 [C] when you tell someone another person's name when they meet for the first time 介绍﹐引见: When everyone had arrived she made the introductions . 大家都到场后﹐她一一作了介绍。3 [C] a short explanation at the beginning of a book or speech〔书的〕引言﹐序言﹐导言﹔〔演讲的〕开场白: In the introduction she explains why she wrote the book. 在序言中﹐她解释了写此书的原因。4 [C] something that explains the basic facts of something 导读﹐入门指导: +to The book is a useful introduction to French history. 此书是法国历史的实用入门读物。5 [singular 单数] your first experience of something 初次经历[体验]: +to My introduction to watersports came when we moved to Italy. 我们搬到意大利以后﹐我初次接触到了水上运动。
introductionintroductionintroductionsnoun1(no plural) bringing in something new: the introduction of computers into schools2(pluralintroductions) bringing people together to meet each other3(pluralintroductions) a piece of writing at the beginning of a book that tells you about the book