introduce
UK [ˌɪn.trə'dju:s] US [-'du:s] verb transitive
PUT INTO USE 采用
ESSENTIAL
■to put something into use, operation or a place for the first time 采用；引进；推行；放入，插入•The smaller 10 pence coin was introduced in 1992.比较小的10便士硬币是在1992年开始流通的。 •Such unpopular legislation is unlikely to be introduced before the next election.如此不受欢迎的法规不可能在下次选举之前推行。 •specialized The tube which carries the laser is introduced into the abdomen through a small cut in the skin.传送雷射的导管透过皮肤上的小切口插入腹部。
UK [ˌɪn.trə'dju:s] US [-'du:s] verb transitive
MAKE KNOWN 使为人所知
ESSENTIAL
■to tell someone another person's name the first time that they meet 介绍，引见•I'd like to introduce my younger son, Mark.我想介绍一下我的小儿子马克。 •Have you two been introduced (to each other)?介绍你们俩认识了吗？
UK [ˌɪn.trə'dju:s] US [-'du:s] verb transitive
BEGIN 开始
■to be the beginning of something 作为…的开始•A haunting oboe solo introduces the third movement of the concerto.协奏曲第三乐章以一段摄人心魄的双簧管独奏开始。 ■to speak or write before the beginning of a programme or book and give information about its contents 介绍，推介；给…写序言•The director will introduce the film personally at its world première.导演将在这部影片的全球首映礼上亲自推介该片。 •This is the first official biography of her and it is introduced by her daughter.这是她的第一本正式传记，由其女儿作序。
UK [ˌɪn.trə'dju:s] US [-'du:s] verb transitive
Phrasal Verbs introduce sb to sth
■to help someone experience something for the first time 使（某人）初次经历，使（某人）首次体验•When were you first introduced to sailing?你第一次接触帆船运动是甚么时候？ |