introduce
introduce — verb
1. to make a new product, law, system, or idea available so that people can begin u
to make a new product, law, system, or idea available so that people can begin using it
The university introduced a new course on renewable energy this spring.
introduce + [course / programme / policy]
Renata's team introduced a mobile app that tracks household water usage.
The government introduced a law to ban single-use plastic bags across the country.
Sana's bakery introduced gluten-free bread after customers kept requesting it.
Japan introduced high-speed trains in 1964, changing rail travel forever.
- launch
used specifically for products, campaigns, or websites; suggests a public debut
- implement
focuses on putting a plan, law, or system into effect; more formal
- institute
formal, typically for rules, policies, or systems; suggests official establishment
- roll out
informal; suggests a gradual or phased introduction
文法句型
introduce + [new thing]
常見錯誤
2. to tell one person another person's name when they meet for the first time, so t
to tell one person another person's name when they meet for the first time, so that they can get to know each other
Vivek introduced his cousin to the host at the wedding reception.
introduce [person] to [person]
The teacher introduced the new exchange student to the rest of the class.
Élise introduced Mert to her research supervisor at the conference.
"Let me introduce myself — I am the new manager," Dario said with a smile.
The club president introduced the guest speaker before the annual dinner.
文法句型
introduce [person A] to [person B]
introduce oneself
用法筆記
The pattern 'introduce [person A] to [person B]' is the most common structure. The preposition 'to' is required; 'with' is incorrect in this sense. 'Introduce oneself' uses a reflexive pronoun.
常見錯誤
3. to signal that something new is about to begin or has just started
to signal that something new is about to begin or has just started
A short fanfare introduced the arrival of the wedding party.
introduce + [sound / event] (marking beginning)
Heavy rain introduced the rainy season across the island.
Sumin's opening speech introduced the three-day art festival.
The first snowfall introduced a winter that broke all temperature records.
A quiet piano melody introduced the most emotional scene of the film.
- conclude
to end or finish something
文法句型
introduce + [event / period / phenomenon]
用法筆記
The subject is typically a sound, event, natural phenomenon, or performance element — not a person acting deliberately. To say a person 'introduced' something in this sense, use sense 4 (HOST OR PREFACE) instead.
常見錯誤
4. to give an opening presentation before a live performance or broadcast, naming t
to give an opening presentation before a live performance or broadcast, naming the people who will appear; to write opening material inside a book or article that explains what follows
Sivan introduced the keynote speaker with a warm welcome and a short biography.
introduce + [speaker] — presenting a performer or speaker
The author wrote a short chapter introducing the main themes of the book.
A famous actor introduced the film at its premiere in Taipei last month.
Soraya introduced the dance group by telling the audience about their training.
The host introduced each contestant before the cooking competition began.
- present
can be used for introducing a show or speaker; slightly more formal
- announce
focuses on stating the name or arrival, not on giving background information
- host
broader role of being the main presenter of a show rather than the act of introducing someone
- preface
specifically about written introductions to books or documents
文法句型
introduce + [show / speaker / book / topic]
用法筆記
Common in media, publishing, and live event contexts. When used for a book, the subject is the author or someone writing a foreword. When used for a live show, it can mean either welcoming the audience or presenting each performer by name.
5. to help someone gain knowledge of a subject or try out an activity for the very
to help someone gain knowledge of a subject or try out an activity for the very first time
The camp introduced children to rock climbing in a safe environment.
introduce [someone] to [activity] — exposing to new experience
Lisa introduced her younger sister to classical music through piano lessons.
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of web design.
Esme's grandfather introduced her to birdwatching during a weekend hike.
The workshop introduced local farmers to new methods of organic farming.
- acquaint with
more formal; suggests making someone familiar with something through experience
- expose to
suggests giving someone the chance to experience something new, often for the first time
- initiate into
formal; suggests bringing someone into a group, practice, or area of knowledge
文法句型
introduce [someone] to [activity / subject / idea]
用法筆記
Always followed by 'to' when specifying the activity, subject, or idea. The subject can be a person, an institution, or an experience itself. This sense differs from sense 2 (FIRST MEETING) because here the object experiences an activity or field of knowledge, not another person.