introduce

introduce — 動詞

1. to make a new product, law, system, or idea available so that people can begin u

1.動詞及物B1
釋義

引進；推行

首次將新事物投入使用或實施

to make a new product, law, system, or idea available so that people can begin using it

例句

The university introduced a new course on renewable energy this spring.

這所大學今年春季引進了一門新的再生能源課程。

introduce + [course / programme / policy]

Renata's team introduced a mobile app that tracks household water usage.

Renata 的團隊推出了一款追蹤家庭用水量的手機應用程式。

同義詞
  • 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

反義詞
  • abolish

    to officially end a law, system, or practice

  • withdraw

    to take back a product or service from use

文法句型

introduce + [new thing]

常見錯誤

❌We introduced a meeting to talk about the budget.
✅We called a meeting to talk about the budget.
💡'Introduce' is used for new policies or products, not for starting an event or gathering.

2. to tell one person another person's name when they meet for the first time, so t

2.動詞及物A2
釋義

介紹

告知雙方彼此姓名，使其認識

to tell one person another person's name when they meet for the first time, so that they can get to know each other

例句

Vivek introduced his cousin to the host at the wedding reception.

Vivek 在婚宴上把他的表弟介紹給了主人。

introduce [person] to [person]

The teacher introduced the new exchange student to the rest of the class.

老師把新來的交換學生介紹給班上其他同學。

同義詞
  • present

    more formal; often used in formal or official settings (e.g. presenting a dignitary)

  • acquaint

    formal and less common; suggests a more thorough introduction

  • meet

    reciprocal verb; no agent needed ('We met' vs. 'She introduced us')

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

❌I introduced my friend with my sister.
✅I introduced my friend to my sister.
💡The correct preposition after 'introduce' in this sense is always 'to', never 'with'.

3. to signal that something new is about to begin or has just started

3.動詞及物B1
釋義

開啟；開端

標誌某事物的開始

to signal that something new is about to begin or has just started

例句

A short fanfare introduced the arrival of the wedding party.

一段簡短的號角聲揭開了婚禮隊伍抵達的序幕。

introduce + [sound / event] (marking beginning)

Heavy rain introduced the rainy season across the island.

豪雨標誌著全島雨季的開始。

同義詞
  • herald

    formal; suggests announcing or signalling the approach of something

  • usher in

    phrasal verb; suggests a period or new age beginning

  • precede

    focuses on coming before something in time, without implying a causal or preparatory relationship

反義詞

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

❌The mayor introduced the festival.' (if meaning he started it)
✅The mayor opened the festival.
💡For a person deliberately starting an event, use 'open' or 'begin' rather than this sense, which describes things that mark beginnings passively.

4. to give an opening presentation before a live performance or broadcast, naming t

4.動詞及物B1
釋義

主持；引言

在演出或書籍開頭說明內容

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

例句

Sivan introduced the keynote speaker with a warm welcome and a short biography.

Sivan 以熱情的歡迎和簡短的生平介紹，介紹了主題演講人。

introduce + [speaker] — presenting a performer or speaker

The author wrote a short chapter introducing the main themes of the book.

作者寫了一小章來介紹本書的主要主題。

同義詞
  • 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

5.動詞及物B1
釋義

啟蒙；引導

讓某人首次體驗或學習某事物

to help someone gain knowledge of a subject or try out an activity for the very first time

例句

The camp introduced children to rock climbing in a safe environment.

夏令營在安全的環境中讓孩子們首次體驗攀岩。

introduce [someone] to [activity] — exposing to new experience

Lisa introduced her younger sister to classical music through piano lessons.

Lisa 透過鋼琴課讓妹妹首次接觸古典音樂。

同義詞
  • 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.

常見錯誤

❌The teacher introduced the students calculus.
✅The teacher introduced the students to calculus.
💡The preposition 'to' is required before the subject or activity being learned.