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a preface to something phrase an event that comes before something more important: …的序幕(或前奏) We're hoping these talks could be a preface to peace.我们希望这些会谈能拉开和平的序幕。 People often deny prejudice as a preface to saying something racist. Naval ships circled the island as a preface to invasion. These remarks served as a preface to his announcement that he was leaving the firm. He used to sling an arm around my shoulder as a preface to asking a particularly awkward question. See also
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