introduction

序論、導入部

本や話などの最初の部分で、その後の内容を理解する準備になるもの。

やさしい英語で： The first part of a book, speech, or other work, which prepares you for what follows.

• Read the introduction first.
• Her speech began with a short introduction.
• The book has a new introduction by its editor.

使い方： introduction to something (The introduction to the report explains its purpose.)

類義語： opening, preface

反対語： conclusion

よく使う表現： introduction to something, short introduction, write an introduction, book introduction

紹介、引き合わせ

初めて会う人同士に、お互いの名前を伝えて引き合わせること。

やさしい英語で： The act of telling people each other’s names when they meet for the first time.

• Let me make the introductions.
• After a brief introduction, we shook hands.
• Our introduction at the party led to a lasting friendship.

使い方： introduction to someone (My introduction to her parents went well.)

よく使う表現： make an introduction, formal introduction, introduction to someone

入門、初体験

ある分野や活動を学び始めるきっかけとなる、最初の体験や授業。

やさしい英語で： A first experience or lesson that helps someone start learning about a subject or activity.

• This is an introduction to cooking.
• My first job provided an introduction to office life.
• The guide offers a simple introduction to local history.

使い方： introduction to something (This course is an introduction to photography.)

類義語： orientation, initiation

よく使う表現： introduction to something, basic introduction, gentle introduction

紹介、発表

何かを聴衆や観客に知らせたり紹介したりすること。

やさしい英語で： The act of announcing or presenting something to an audience.

• The introduction of the winner drew cheers.
• The host handled the introduction of each award.
• We waited for the formal introduction of the evening’s theme.

使い方： introduction of something (The introduction of the award was followed by applause.)

類義語： announcement, presentation

よく使う表現： formal introduction, introduction of something, public introduction

紹介状、紹介

まだ会ったことのない相手に人を紹介する手紙や、その他の紹介方法。

やさしい英語で： A letter or other way of presenting someone to a person they have not met.

• She carried a letter of introduction.
• His written introduction helped me contact the director.
• Can you provide an introduction to someone at the company?

使い方： introduction to someone (He gave me a written introduction to his business partner.)

類義語： recommendation

よく使う表現： letter of introduction, personal introduction, written introduction