What does preface mean?

preface是什麼意思 - n. 前言; v. 為...作序, 開場白

noun

R

an introduction at the start of a book that explains the author's purpose

The author explains her goals in the preface to the book.

作者在書的序言中解釋了她的目標。

verb

R

to add an introduction to a book or writing

She wrote a preface to introduce her new novel.

她寫了一篇序言來介紹她的新小說。

R

to say something before speaking or answering

He began with a preface before answering the question.

他在回答問題前先說了一段開場白。

前言

為...作序, 開場白

3rd Present prefaces

Past prefaced

Perfect prefaced

Progressive prefacing

Plural prefaces