n.[C]

1. 序言，绪言；引语[（+to）]
   The book has a preface written by the author.

   该书有作者写的序言。

2. 【宗】（常大写）（弥撒的）序诵，序祷
3. 【口】开端，序幕；前奏[（+to）]
   The accident was the preface to a great scientific discovery.

   这一偶然事件成了一项重大科学发现的前奏。

vt.

1. 为……加序言（或开场白）[（+with）]
   Each chapter is prefaced by a short introduction.

   每章前面都有一个简短的介绍。

2. 作为……的开端（或序幕，前奏）[O][（+with）]
   He prefaced his remarks with a smile.

   他用微笑来开始他的评论。

n.

1. an introduction to a book, typically stating its subject, scope, or aims.
2. Christian Church  the introduction to the central part of the Eucharist.

v.

1. provide with a preface.
2. (preface something with/by) introduce or begin a speech or event with or by doing something.