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preface

UK
/ˈprɛf.əs/
US
/ˈprɛf.əs/

Übersetzungen

prefacesubstantiv
prefaces
Pl.
UK
/ˈprɛf.əs/
US
/ˈprɛf.əs/
The author wrote a preface to explain the background of the book.
Автор написал предисловие, чтобы объяснить предысторию книги.
Synonyme
foreword
prologue
prelude
opening
beginning
preamble
introduction
prefaceverb
prefaced
Präteritum
prefaced
Partizip Perfekt
prefacing
Gerundium
UK
/ˈprɛf.ɪs/
US
/ˈprɛf.ɪs/
The author chose to preface the book with a personal anecdote.
Автор решил предварять книгу личной анекдотой.
He decided to preface his speech with a joke to lighten the mood.
Он решил предисловить свою речь шуткой, чтобы разрядить обстановку.
Synonyme
preface
prologue
lead in
initiate
introduce
prefaceadjektiv
Attributive use (e.g., "preface material", "preface section").

Definitionen

prefacesubstantiv
An introduction to a book, typically stating its subject, scope, or aims.
The author wrote a preface to explain the inspiration behind the novel.
A preliminary statement in a speech or written work, often explaining the purpose or background.
In his preface, the speaker outlined the main points he would cover in his presentation.
Something that comes before or introduces an event or action.
His sudden laughter was merely a preface to an emotional confession.
The part of the Eucharistic liturgy that precedes the Sanctus, praising God and introducing the theme of the celebration.
The priest intoned the preface before the choir sang the Sanctus.
prefaceverb
To introduce or begin a speech, book, or other piece of writing with a preliminary statement or remarks.
The author chose to preface the novel with a personal anecdote about his childhood.
To come before or act as an introduction to something.
A short montage of clips prefaced the lecture to set the historical context.
prefaceadjektiv
Of, relating to, or serving as a preface; introductory.
The preface pages were numbered separately from the main text.
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