The author's preface provides insight into the book's underlying themes.
作者的序言提供了关于书的基本主题的见解。
Which of the following is a synonym for “preface”?
A — introduction. “preface” means n. an introduction to a book, typically stating its subject, scope, or aims
In the ______, the author carefully explains why she decided to write the novel.
C — preface. “preface” means n. an introduction to a book, typically stating its subject, scope, or aims
preface — n. an introduction to a book, typically stating its subject, scope, or aims. In Chinese: n. 序言，前言.
preface is pronounced /ˈpriːfæs/. It breaks into 2 syllables: pre · face.
The author's preface provides insight into the book's underlying themes. (作者的序言提供了关于书的基本主题的见解。)
introduction, foreword, prologue, opening — all close in meaning to preface (n. an introduction to a book, typically stating its subject, scope, or aims).
Yes. preface appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
pre(before)+face(say)→ A sentence before the main statement of the book → preface.