
Word families (Nouns, Verbs, Adjectives, Adverbs): introduction, introduce, introductory
Xem thêm: present, acquaint, innovate, insert, enclose, inclose, stick in, put in, bring in, insert, infix, enter, bring out, precede, preface, premise, inaugurate, usher in
introduce verb
1 tell people sb's name
ADV. formally, properly We have met before, but we haven't been formally introduced.
VERB + INTRODUCE allow me to, can, let me, may Let me introduce myself. May I introduce my wife, Sarah?
PREP. as He introduced me as a new member of the company. | to She introduced me to her neighbours.
2 start using/doing sth for the first time
ADV. gradually | rapidly
VERB + INTRODUCE intend to, plan to, want to The local council plans to introduce new regulations on parking. | attempt to, try to She attempted in vain to introduce some order into the classroom.
PREP. into New technology is rapidly being introduced into factories.
PHRASES newly/recently introduced These measures have only been recently introduced.
v.
permit me to acquaint you with my son
introduce the new neighbors to the community
A new word processor was introduced
Insert your ticket here
He brought in a new judge
The new secretary introduced a nasty rumor
introduce a rule
introduce exotic fruits
insert a picture into the text
introduce legislation
She always precedes her lectures with a joke
He prefaced his lecture with a critical remark about the institution
The fall of the Berlin Wall ushered in the post-Cold War period