/,ɪntrə'dju:s; [US] 'du:s; ,ɪntrə`dus/
v
1 [Tn, Tn.pr] ~ sb (to sb) make sb known formally to sb else by giving the person's name, or by giving each person's name to the other 把某人介绍给另外的人; 使相互认识; 引见
*Allow me to introduce my wife. 让我介绍一下, 这是我太太.
* I don't think we've been introduced, ie and therefore I do not know your name. 我想我们未曾彼此介绍过（因此不知您怎么称呼）.
* I was introduced to the president at the party. 在聚会上有人把我介绍给总裁了.
2 [Tn, Tn.pr] ~ sth (to sb) announce and give (details of a speaker or broadcast, programme, etc) to listeners or viewers （向听众或观众）宣布并介绍（演讲者或广播、节目等的细节）
*The next programme is introduced by Mary Davidson. 下一个节目由玛丽·戴维森主持.
3 [Tn] present (sth new) formally for discussion 提出（新问题）供讨论
*introduce a Bill before Parliament 向议会提出法案.
4 [Tn.pr] ~ sb to sth
(a) lead sb up to the main part of sth 引导或带领某人接触某事物的主体
*The first lecture introduces new students to the broad outlines of the subject. 第一堂课是让新同学概括地了解这一科目.
* It was she who first introduced me to the pleasures of wine-tasting. 是她第一个让我领略到参加品酒会的乐趣.
(b) cause sb to start using or experiencing sth 使某人开始采用或体验某事物
*introduce young people to alcohol, tobacco, drugs, etc 教年轻人喝酒、抽烟、吸毒等.
5 [Tn, Tn.pr] ~ sth (in/into sth) bring sth into use or operation for the first time 初次投入使用或运作; 引进; 推行; 采用
*The company is introducing a new family saloon this year. 公司准备今年推出一种新型家庭轿车.
* introduce computers (into schools) （使学校）采用计算机
* introduce a ban on smoking in public places 推行在公共场所禁止吸烟的规则.
6 [Tn, Tn.pr] ~ sth (into sth) (fml 文) put sth (into sth) 将某物放或插（入某物）
*introduce a hypodermic needle into a vein 将一皮下注射针头插入静脉
* (fig 比喻) introduce a subject into a conversation 在谈话中加进一话题.
7 [Tn] begin (a piece of music, book, play, etc) 作为（一段音乐、一本书、一场戏等）的开头
*A slow theme introduces the first movement. 第一乐章以缓慢的主旋律开始.

v [T]

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1【when people meet】
2【new system/product】
3【bring something to a place】
4【new experience】
5【programme/public event】
6【start a change】
7【law】
8【put something into something】

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[Date: 1400-1500; Language: Latin;Origin: introducere, from ducere 'to lead']
【WHEN PEOPLE MEET】
if you introduce someone to another person, you tell them each other's names for the first time
　Have you two been introduced? Tom, this is Greg.
introduce sb to sb
　June, let me introduce you to Bob.
introduce yourself
(=formally tell someone who you are)
　May I introduce myself? My name is Meg Johnson.
【NEW SYSTEM/PRODUCT】
to bring a plan, system, or product into use for the first time
　They want to introduce a system of identity cards.
　The store have introduced a new range of food for children.
【BRING SOMETHING TO A PLACE】
to bring a type of thing somewhere for the first time
introduce sth to/into sth
　The grey squirrel was introduced into Britain from North America.
【NEW EXPERIENCE】
to show someone something or tell them about it for the first time
introduce sb to sth/introduce sth to sb
　Malcolm introduced me to the joys of wine-tasting.
【PROGRAMME/PUBLIC EVENT】
to speak at the beginning of and sometimes during a television or radio programme, or at the beginning of a public event
　Jim Adams will introduce tonight's programme.
【START A CHANGE】
to make something new start to happen or exist in a situation
　The peace agreement has introduced a feeling of optimism here.
【LAW】
to formally present a possible new law to be discussed
　Several senators introduced legislation aimed at sexual harassment.
【PUT SOMETHING INTO SOMETHING】
technical to put something carefully into something else
introduce sth into sth
　Fuel was introduced into the jet pipe.