introduce

introduce
verb
[with obj.]
  1. (常作 be introduced)bring (something, especially a product, measure, or concept) into use or operation for the first time
    (首次)推行,采用,采取(尤指产品,措施或概念)
    various new taxes were introduced.
    开征多种新税。
    [with obj. and infinitive]measures were introduced to help families with children.
    采取措施帮助有孩子的家庭。
    ■(introduce something to)bring a subject to the attention of (someone) for the first time
    引进,推荐
    the programme is a bid to introduce opera to the masses.
    该计划试图把歌剧推向普通大众。
    ■present (a new piece of legislation) for debate in a legislative assembly
    (一项新的立法)提供立法机构讨论
    ■bring (a new plant, animal, or disease) to a place and establish it there
    引进,引入,传入(新种类植物,动物或疾病)
    he introduced the mangel-wurzel to Britain as a fodder crop.
    他把甜菜作为一种饲料作物引入了英国。
  2. make (someone) known by name to another in person, especially formally
    (尤指正式地)介绍,引见
    I hope to introduce Jenny to them very soon.
    我希望很快把珍妮介绍给他们。
  3. insert or bring into something
    插入,纳入,添入,引入
    a device which introduces chlorine into the pool automatically.
    把氯气自动输入池内的装置。
  4. occur at the start of; open
    在…的开始发生;开始,引出,作为…的开头
    a longer, more lyrical opening which introduces a courting song.
    一长段抒情性前奏引出一首求爱的歌曲。
    ■(of a person) provide an opening explanation or announcement for (a television or radio programme, book, etc.)
    (指某人)为(电视或广播节目,书等)作开场白;作介绍
派生
introducer
noun
语源
  1. late Middle English (in the sense 'bring (a person) into a place or group'): from Latin introducere, from intro- 'to the inside' + ducere 'to lead'
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