introduce
Significado: To make someone known to another person; to bring something into use for the first time
The verb 'introduce' means to make one person known to another, typically by telling each their names. It also means to bring something new into use or operation, or to present a topic or subject at the beginning of a speech or book. In formal settings, proper introductions remain an important social custom.
Ejemplos
- Let me introduce you to my colleague, Sarah. 让我向你介绍我的同事莎拉。Déjame presentarte a mi colega, Sarah.私の同僚のサラを紹介させてください。제 동료 사라를 소개해 드리겠습니다.
- The company plans to introduce a new product line next spring. 公司计划明年春天推出新的产品系列。La empresa planea introducir una nueva línea de productos la próxima primavera.会社は来春に新しい製品ラインを導入する予定です。회사는 내년 봄에 새로운 제품 라인을 도입할 계획입니다.
- The host introduced the guest speaker to the audience. 主持人向观众介绍了嘉宾演讲者。El presentador introdujo al orador invitado a la audiencia.司会者は聴衆にゲストスピーカーを紹介しました。사회자가 청중에게 초청 연사를 소개했습니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Latin 'introducere' meaning 'to lead in' (intro- 'inward' + ducere 'to lead'). The social sense of 'making people known to each other' dates from the 17th century; earlier uses focused on 'bringing something new'.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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