| 单词 | introductory |
| 释义 | introductory (once / 1938 pages) adj Something introductory prefaces or explains what comes after it. An introductory paragraph at the start of your essay will sum up the ideas you plan to discuss. Introductory remarks before a speech will give some basic information about the speaker or her topic, and an introductory scene in a movie sets up the characters, time period, or setting so the story makes sense. This 17th century adjective is from the Latin word introductorius, from introducere, "to lead in," with its roots intro-, "inward," and ducere, "to lead." WORD FAMILYintroductory: introductorily+/introduce: introduced, introduces, introducing, introduction, introductory, re-introduce, reintroduce/introduction: introductions, re-introduction/re-introduce: re-introduced/reintroduce: reintroduced, reintroduces, reintroducing, reintroduction/reintroduction: reintroductions USAGE EXAMPLESNearly every introductory highlight included his hurdle of a Syracuse defender as he reached the end zone. Washington Times(Jan 01, 2017) The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is holding a free introductory course at Lake Carmi. Washington Times(Dec 31, 2016) The home page contains many thumbnail images that entice you to read more, along with a few introductory words. New York Times(Dec 21, 2016) 1adj serving to open or begin began the slide show with some introductory remarks Syn opening first or beginning 2adj serving as an introduction or preface Syn prefatorial, prefatory preceding existing or coming before 3adj serving as a base or starting point an introductory art course Syn basic first preceding all others in time or space or degree |
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