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。