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序言
xù yán
Meaning
- preface; introductory remarks; preamble; prelude
Definition
写在著作正文之前的文章，通常由作者或他人撰写，说明写作宗旨、经过、内容要点等。
An introductory essay written before the main text of a book, usually by the author or another person, explaining the purpose, process, or key points of the work.
Usage
用于书籍、学术论文、报告等正式文献的开头部分，旨在引导读者了解内容背景或作者意图。
Used at the beginning of formal documents such as books, academic papers, or reports to guide readers on the background or author's intent.
Examples
- 1 在这本书的序言中，作者详细阐述了自己写作的初衷。 (In the preface of this book, the author elaborates on his original intention for writing.)
- 2 请务必阅读序言，它有助于理解全书的脉络。 (Please make sure to read the preface; it helps to understand the structure of the whole book.)
- 3 教授为学生的论文集写了一篇精彩的序言。 (The professor wrote a brilliant preface for the student's collection of essays.)
- 4 序言通常由知名学者撰写，以增加著作的权威性。 (A preface is often written by a renowned scholar to enhance the authority of the work.)
- 5 他花了三个月时间才完成这篇序言。 (It took him three months to complete this preface.)
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