to preface
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写序言, 介绍
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
例子
The author decided to preface the novel with a personal note to the readers.
作者决定用给读者的个人笔记来序言这部小说。
In academic papers, it 's common to preface the main content with an introduction outlining the purpose and scope.
在学术论文中，通常会用概述目的和范围的引言来序言主要内容。
Preface
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前言, 序言
an introductory piece written by the author of a book explaining its subject, scope, or aims
例子
The author ’s preface outlines the purpose of the book.
作者的前言概述了本书的目的。
In the preface, she explains her motivation for writing.
在前言中，她解释了自己写作的动机。
