preamble
Significado: A preliminary or introductory statement; an opening section that explains the purpose or background of what follows.
Preamble refers to the introductory part of a speech, document, statute, or constitution — the section that sets out aims, context, or guiding principles before the main content. In informal usage, 'without preamble' means getting straight to the point without unnecessary introduction. It carries a neutral to formal tone. Common collocations include 'without preamble,' 'lengthy preamble,' 'the preamble to,' and 'by way of preamble.'
Ejemplos
- Without preamble, the headmistress announced that the school would be closing at the end of term. 女校长开门见山地宣布,学校将于学期末关闭。Sin preámbulos, la directora anunció que el colegio cerraría al final del trimestre.校長は前置きもなく、学期末で学校が閉鎖されると発表した。교장은 아무런 전제 없이 학기 말에 학교가 폐교된다고 발표했다.
- The preamble to the constitution sets out the fundamental rights and values of the nation. 宪法序言规定了国家的基本权利和核心价值。El preámbulo de la constitución establece los derechos y valores fundamentales de la nación.憲法の前文は、国家の基本的権利と価値観を定めている。헌법 전문은 국가의 기본적 권리와 가치를 규정하고 있다.
- After a lengthy preamble about the history of the organisation, the speaker finally arrived at her main point. 在关于该组织历史的冗长开场白之后,演讲者终于进入了正题。Tras un extenso preámbulo sobre la historia de la organización, la oradora llegó por fin a su argumento principal.組織の歴史に関する長い前置きの後、講演者はようやく本題に入った。조직의 역사에 대한 긴 서론 끝에, 연사는 마침내 본론으로 들어갔다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: legal, academic, general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From medieval Latin praeambulum (walking before), from Latin prae- (before) + ambulare (to walk). The metaphor of 'walking before' the main content captures the introductory function of a preamble.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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