to preface
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序文を書く, 紹介する
to start a written work with a brief statement or introduction, often written by the author or editor, to provide context or explain the purpose
Transitive: to preface a written work
例
The author decided to preface the novel with a personal note to the readers.
著者は、読者への個人的なメモで小説を序文することに決めました。
In academic papers, it 's common to preface the main content with an introduction outlining the purpose and scope.
学術論文では、目的と範囲を概説する導入部でメインコンテンツを序文するのが一般的です。
Preface
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序文, はじめに
an introductory piece written by the author of a book explaining its subject, scope, or aims
例
The author ’s preface outlines the purpose of the book.
著者の序文は、本の目的を概説しています。
In the preface, she explains her motivation for writing.
序文で、彼女は執筆の動機を説明しています。
