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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++in·tro·duce /ˌɪntrəˈdjuːs $ -ˈduːs/ ●●● S2 W1 verb [transitive] 1 when people meet 见面时INTRODUCE if you introduce someone to another person, you tell them each other’s names for the first time 介绍，引见；使相互认识 Have you two been introduced? Tom, this is Greg. 有人给你们俩互相介绍了吗？汤姆，这位是格雷格。introduce somebody to somebody June, let me introduce you to Bob. 琼，我来把你介绍给鲍勃。introduce yourself (=formally tell someone who you are) 自我介绍 May I introduce myself? My name is Meg Johnson. 我来自我介绍一下吧。我的名字叫梅格 · 约翰逊。2 new system/product 新制度/产品START something/MAKE something START to bring a plan, system, or product into use for the first time 引进，实施，推行 They want to introduce a system of identity cards. 他们想推行身份证制度。 The store have introduced a new range of food for children. 这家商店推出了一系列新的儿童食品。 RegisterIn everyday British English, people often say bring in a plan, law, system etc rather than introduce it: 在日常英国英语中,表示推行某项计划、法律、制度等时,人们常说bring in,而不说introduceThey want to bring in a system of identity cards. 他们想推行身份证制度。3 bring STH to a place 带某物到某地TAKE/BRING to bring a type of thing somewhere for the first time 首次引入〔某物〕，使传入introduce something to/into something The grey squirrel was introduced into Britain from North America. 灰松鼠是由北美引入英国的。4 new experience 新经历 to show someone something or tell them about it for the first time 使〔某人〕初次接触〔某事物〕introduce somebody to something/introduce something to somebody Malcolm introduced me to the joys of wine-tasting. 马尔科姆让我初次尝到品酒的乐趣。5 programme/public event 节目/公众活动TCBPRESENT/INTRODUCE A SHOW to speak at the beginning of and sometimes during a television or radio programme, or at the beginning of a public event 介绍 〔电视或广播节目、公众活动等〕；作开场白 Jim Adams will introduce tonight’s programme. 吉姆 · 亚当斯将为今晚的节目作开场介绍。6 start a change 开始改变START TO HAPPEN, EXIST ETC to make something new start to happen or exist in a situation 使〔新事物〕开始；创始 The peace agreement has introduced a feeling of optimism here. 和平协议给这里带来了乐观的气氛。7 law 法律PGP to formally present a possible new law to be discussed 提交〔新法案以供讨论〕 Several senators introduced legislation aimed at sexual harassment. 几位参议员提交了针对性骚扰的立法议案。8 put STH into STH 把某物放入另一物中 technicalTPUT to put something carefully into something else 〔小心地〕把〔某物〕放入〔另一物里〕introduce something into something Fuel was introduced into the jet pipe. 燃油被注入喷管。→ See Verb tableExamples from the Corpus
introduce• The bank merger introduced a period of uncertainty in the financial markets.• The concert will be introduced by Richard Baker, who will describe the music we are going to hear.• Einstein introduced his theory of relativity in 1915, in a scientific paper.• Nearly 60 notebook computer models were introduced in 1991.• The judge ruled that the evidence could not be introduced in court.• Slovenia introduced its own currency shortly after independence.• Yes, we were introduced last year at your party.• Please allow me to introduce myself. I'm John Fetty, the head of business development.• Oh, Bob, let me introduce Rosie Webb, our new marketing manager.• And now here is Harvey Wolfsheim to introduce the show.• She introduced the subject of sex without any embarrassment.• The first chapter introduces the terms and ideas which will be studied.• Then Meredith discovered that the way to get Harriet relaxed and talking was to introduce the topic of animals.• I don't think we've been introduced yet.• That's a friend of mine from college. Do you want me to introduce you to him?introduce yourself• We'll go around the room, and each of you can introduce yourself.• As if in a corny fiction, it is in the gents that we first identify each other and introduce ourselves.• Fairs are useful for meeting potential new clients and as a way to introduce ourselves.• The trivialities of a business enjoying its first billion-dollar year disposed of, Jobs reentered and introduced himself.• When we introduced ourselves, he smiled and invited us to sit down.• Participants had an opportunity to introduce themselves and their interest in and perspective on the consultation.• I introduce myself to Bill and his wife, June, and we head back to my office.• He often introduces himself to boomer types as the B-string lyricist for that perennial underground cult band, the Grateful Dead.• Quickly introducing herself to the sister-in-charge, she looked around for the nearest unattended patient.introduce something to/into something• The technique was introduced to this country from Australia.From Longman Business Dictionaryintroducein‧tro‧duce /ˌɪntrəˈdjuːs-ˈduːs/ verb [transitive]1to make a new product or service available for the first timeThe drug was introduced in the mid-1990s.2FINANCE to make stocks, shares etc available on the stock exchange for the first timeThe Chicago Mercantile Exchange introduced futures and options on the Nikkei Index of 225 Tokyo stocks.3to bring a system, law, method etc into use for the first timeThe company has introduced a new pay system for senior executives.Toy safety legislation was introduced in 1967.4to help someone get to know a new person or productintroduce somebody/something to somebody/somethingThe company has been introducing clients to private banks for several years.It is not always easy to introduce customers to new and unusual varieties of food.5LAW to formally present a new law so that it can be discussed and voted on by a parliament, CONGRESS etcThe Democratic candidate vowed to introduce a bill to restore the tax.→ See Verb tableOrigin introduce (1400-1500) Latin introducere, from ducere “to lead”in·tro·duce verb →REGISTER1ChineseSyllable
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in‧tro‧duce S2 W1 /ˌɪntrəˈdjuːs $ -ˈduːs/
verb [transitive]
Have you two been introduced? Tom, this is Greg.
introduce somebody to somebody
June, let me introduce you to Bob.
introduce yourself (=formally tell someone who you are)
May I introduce myself? My name is Meg Johnson.
2. NEW SYSTEM/PRODUCT to bring a plan, system, or product into use for the first time:
They want to introduce a system of identity cards.
The store have introduced a new range of food for children.
REGISTER
In everyday British English, people often say bring in a plan, law, system etc rather than introduce it:
▪They want to bring in a system of identity cards.
3. BRING SOMETHING TO A PLACE to bring a type of thing somewhere for the first time
introduce something to/into something
The grey squirrel was introduced into Britain from North America.
4. NEW EXPERIENCE to show someone something or tell them about it for the first time
introduce somebody to something/introduce something to somebody
Malcolm introduced me to the joys of wine-tasting.
5. PROGRAMME/PUBLIC EVENT to speak at the beginning of and sometimes during a television or radio programme, or at the beginning of a public event:
Jim Adams will introduce tonight’s programme.
6. START A CHANGE to make something new start to happen or exist in a situation:
The peace agreement has introduced a feeling of optimism here.
7. LAW to formally present a possible new law to be discussed:
Several senators introduced legislation aimed at sexual harassment.
8. PUT SOMETHING INTO SOMETHING technical to put something carefully into something else
introduce something into something
Fuel was introduced into the jet pipe.
in‧tro‧duce S2 W1 /ˌɪntrəˈdjuːs $ -ˈduːs/
verb [transitive] Date: 1400-1500
Language: Latin
Origin: introducere, from ducere 'to lead'
1. WHEN PEOPLE MEET if you introduce someone to another person, you tell them each other’s names for the first time:Language: Latin
Origin: introducere, from ducere 'to lead'
introduce somebody to somebody
introduce yourself (=formally tell someone who you are)
2. NEW SYSTEM/PRODUCT to bring a plan, system, or product into use for the first time:
REGISTER
In everyday British English, people often say bring in a plan, law, system etc rather than introduce it:
▪
3. BRING SOMETHING TO A PLACE to bring a type of thing somewhere for the first time
introduce something to/into something
4. NEW EXPERIENCE to show someone something or tell them about it for the first time
introduce somebody to something/introduce something to somebody
5. PROGRAMME/PUBLIC EVENT to speak at the beginning of and sometimes during a television or radio programme, or at the beginning of a public event:
6. START A CHANGE to make something new start to happen or exist in a situation:
7. LAW to formally present a possible new law to be discussed:
8. PUT SOMETHING INTO SOMETHING technical to put something carefully into something else
introduce something into something
◆ Amy, do you know my friend Simon?艾米，你认识我的朋友西蒙吗？ ◆ Have you two met? Jane, this is Matt.你们两位见过面吗？简，这是马特。 ◆ Ted, this is Gwen —she's Porter's mother.泰德，这是格温，她是波特的母亲。 ◆ Can I introduce you to my colleague Professor Welsh?( 让我来介绍你认识我的同事韦尔什教授。
◆ No, I don't think we've met. I'm Harry.不，我想我们没见过面。我是哈里。 ◆ Hello. Nice to meet you. 你好，很高兴认识你。 ◆ Hi. I'm Norman Miller.你好，我是诺曼 · 米勒。