英語

introduction

gb/ˌɪntɹoʊdˈʌkʃən/ us/ˌɪntɹoʊdˈʌkʃən/
A2 英語
~ 1400
語義
0件の語義
名詞 A2 action
1

Presenting for the first time

When a person or thing is shown to people for the first time.

用法パターン: the introduction of [someone/something] to [someone/something]
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'introduction' with 'invitation'. An introduction is about meeting, not asking someone to come.
類義語
presentation (More formal and often refers to a planned display or talk.)
対義語
farewell (Marks the ending of an acquaintance or relationship instead of the beginning.)
コロケーション
make an introduction |formal introduction |brief introduction |warm introduction
テーマ
social |communication |events |relationships |core_vocabulary
例文
  • The host made a brief introduction before the speech.
  • Her introduction to the team was warm and friendly.
  • The introduction of the new product was a huge success.
  • He gave an introduction to the visiting dignitaries.
  • The CEO handled the introduction of the keynote speaker.
学習者向け例文
  • I made an introduction between my friend and my teacher.
  • The teacher gave an introduction to the new student.
  • We had an introduction before we started work.
  • My boss made an introduction at the meeting.
名詞 A2 entity
2

Opening section of text or speech

The beginning part of a book, speech, or film that tells what it will be about.

用法パターン: the introduction to [a book/speech/report]
よくある間違い:
Learners may confuse 'introduction' with 'summary'. An introduction comes before the main content; a summary comes after.
類義語
preface (A formal introductory section in a book, often written by the author.)
対義語
conclusion (The final part, summarizing or ending a text or speech.)
コロケーション
write an introduction |brief introduction |read the introduction |introduction chapter
テーマ
education |writing |communication |core_vocabulary
例文
  • The book's introduction explains the author's motivation.
  • He skipped the introduction and went straight to chapter one.
  • In her introduction, she thanked her family and friends.
  • The report's introduction outlines the main findings.
  • I always read the introduction before deciding to buy a book.
学習者向け例文
  • The teacher read the introduction to the story.
  • I wrote an introduction for my essay.
  • Please read the introduction before you start your homework.
  • The film had a short introduction about the director.
名詞 B1 action
3

Start using something new

When something is used for the first time.

用法パターン: the introduction of [a system/rule/product]
よくある間違い:
Learners might confuse 'introduction' here with 'invention'. Introduction is about starting use, not creating it for the first time.
類義語
implementation (Focuses on putting something into practice, often in business or policy.)
対義語
withdrawal (Removing something from use instead of starting it.)
コロケーション
introduction of new technology |gradual introduction |successful introduction
テーマ
business |technology |core_vocabulary
例文
  • The introduction of the new software improved efficiency.
  • The school celebrated the introduction of a recycling program.
  • There was resistance to the introduction of new safety measures.
  • The government announced the introduction of stricter laws.
  • The introduction of smartphones changed communication forever.
学習者向け例文
  • The company had the introduction of a new app.
  • We saw the introduction of electric buses in our city.
  • The school had the introduction of a new lunch menu.
  • There was an introduction of new rules at work.
文法
辞書形
introduction
IPA
GB/ˌɪntɹoʊdˈʌkʃən/
US/ˌɪntɹoʊdˈʌkʃən/
音節・強勢
in - tro - duc - tion (4音節)
Stress on 3rd syllable (duc)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: introduction
  • Plural: introduction, introductions
関連語
Forms
introductions noun
Core family
introduce verb A2 introductory adjective B2
Related words
intro noun B1
Advanced or less common
reintroduce verb reintroduction noun
表現

by way of introduction

1
/bˈaɪ wˈeɪ əv ˌɪntɹoʊdˈʌkʃən/
fixed phrase

As a preliminary presentation

Used before giving basic information about someone or something for the first time.

例文
  • By way of introduction, let me tell you about our company.
  • By way of introduction, she explained her background in education.

self-introduction

1
/sˈɛlf ˌɪntɹoʊdˈʌkʃən/
fixed phrase

Presenting oneself to others

Telling people your name and some information about yourself when you meet them for the first time.

例文
  • He began the meeting with a brief self-introduction.
  • Please prepare a short self-introduction for the class.

serve as an introduction to

1
/sˈɚv ˈæz ən ˌɪntɹoʊdˈʌkʃən tə/
fixed phrase

Function as an opening or beginning

To be used as a starting part or first experience before something bigger or more detailed.

例文
  • This course will serve as an introduction to basic programming.
  • The workshop served as an introduction to modern art.

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