n.[C]

1. 序言，緒言；引語[（+to）]
   The book has a preface written by the author.

   該書有作者寫的序言。

2. 【宗】（常大寫）（彌撒的）序誦，序禱
3. 【口】開端，序幕；前奏[（+to）]
   The accident was the preface to a great scientific discovery.

   這一偶然事件成了一項重大科學發現的前奏。

vt.

1. 為……加序言（或開場白）[（+with）]
   Each chapter is prefaced by a short introduction.

   每章前面都有一個簡短的介紹。

2. 作為……的開端（或序幕，前奏）[O][（+with）]
   He prefaced his remarks with a smile.

   他用微笑來開始他的評論。

n.

1. an introduction to a book, typically stating its subject, scope, or aims.
2. Christian Church  the introduction to the central part of the Eucharist.

v.

1. provide with a preface.
2. (preface something with/by) introduce or begin a speech or event with or by doing something.