introduce /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/ Brit /ˌɪntrəˈdjuːs/ verb introduces; introduced; introducing
/ˌɪntrəˈduːs/ Brit /ˌɪntrəˈdjuːs/
verb
introduces; introduced; introducing
Learner's definition of INTRODUCE
[+ object]
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: to make (someone) known to someone else by name把…介绍给;引见;使相互认识 -
introduce two strangers介绍两个陌生人相互认识
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He introduced his guest.他把客人介绍给大家。
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Let me introduce myself: my name is John Smith.我来自我介绍一下,我叫约翰·史密斯。
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often + to 2
a : to cause (something) to begin to be used for the first time引进;采用 b : to make (something) available for sale for the first time推出(新产品) c : to present (something) for discussion or consideration提出…(供讨论或参考) -
He introduced several issues during the meeting.他在会议上提出了几个问题。
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New evidence was introduced at the trial.审理过程中有人提出了新的证据。
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introduce a bill to Congress向国会提交议案
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: to bring (something, such as a type of plant or animal) to a place for the first time向(某地)引进(动植物等) —
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: to speak briefly to an audience about (someone who is about to speak, perform, etc., or something that is about to begin)介绍(演讲者、表演者等) 5
: to mention or refer to (something) for the first time初次提及 6
: to cause (someone) to learn about or try (something) for the first time使初次了解;使尝试 —
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The program introduces children to different sports.这一计划帮助孩子们接触不同的体育项目。
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I was introduced to painting in college.我在大学初次接触到了绘画。
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The class introduces students to computer programming.这门课程让学生们初步了解计算机编程。
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She helped to introduce Americans to European fashions. = She helped to introduce European fashions to America.她使美国人初步了解了欧洲时尚。
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: to put or insert (something) into something else插入;纳入;添入 -
introduce a needle into a vein把针扎进静脉
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The new carpet introduces some color into [=adds some color to] the living room.新地毯给客厅增添了一些色彩。
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The rivalry introduced more drama to/into the competition.对抗使这场比赛更具戏剧性。