vt.

1. 介绍，引见[（+to）]
   It was my younger brother who introduced me to jazz.

   是我的弟弟介绍我听爵士乐的。

   Allow me to introduce my friend Miss Wood to you.

   允许我向你介绍我的朋友伍德小姐。

2. 引进；传入；采用[（+to/into）]
   Coffee was introduced into England from the Continent.

   咖啡是从欧洲大陆传入英国的。

3. 提出；制定；推行
   The vice chairman of the committee introduced a topic for discussion.

   委员会副主席提出议题供大家讨论。

4. 作为……的开始；引出
   He introduced his speech with an anecdote.

   他说了一则轶闻作为讲话的引子。

v.

1. bring into use or operation for the first time.
   ▸bring (a plant, animal, or disease) to a place for the first time.
   ▸ (introduce something to) bring a subject to the attention of (someone) for the first time.
   ▸present (new legislation) for debate in a legislative assembly.
2. present (someone) by name to another.
3. insert or bring into something.
4. occur at the start of.
   ▸provide an opening announcement for.