Word · Frequency #9954
prelude
/ˈpreɪˌluːd/
verb
作为…的前奏；引出；为…作序
to act as an introduction to something; to introduce or open
- 1.
To introduce something, as a prelude.
作为前奏引入某事
- 2.
To play an introduction or prelude; to give a prefatory performance.
演奏引子或前奏；进行序曲表演
- 3.
serve as a prelude or opening to
作为序曲或开端
演奏前奏曲；作序曲表演；作为前奏引入某事；演奏引子或前奏；进行序曲表演；作为序曲或开端；作为前奏
In use
The opening scene preludes the main conflict of the play.
She preluded her speech with a short story about her childhood.
The pianist preluded the concert with a quiet etude.
Verb forms
base prelude · third person preludes · -ing preluding · past preluded · past participle preluded
规则动词；正式或文学用法，意为“作为…的前奏/开场”。
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Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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