preface

ˈprɛfəs
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Translation of preface into Russian,

Noun

1.

book introduction

introductory section of a book or document
  • The preface of the novel explained the author's inspiration.Предисловие романа объясняло вдохновение автора.
2.

religious prayer

TECH.
prayer before the Eucharistic Prayer in Mass
TECH.
вступительная молитва пролог mprolog
  • The priest recited the preface before the Eucharist.Священник прочитал префацию перед Евхаристией.

Verb

tr.
1.

book introduction

add an opening note to a book or document
  • The author prefaced the novel with a personal note.Автор добавил к роману личное примечание.
2.

introduction statement

introduce or begin with a preliminary statement
  • She prefaced her speech by thanking the organizers..Она предварила свою речь благодарностью организаторам
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Synonyms and analogies of preface in English

Examples of preface in a sentence

  • The preface provided context for the historical setting.
  • He listened intently to the preface during Mass.
  • The choir sang softly as the preface was spoken.
  • She prefaced her report with an apology.
  • He prefaced the document with a brief history.
  • He prefaced his remarks with a joke.

Translations of "preface" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
предисловиеnn. - predisloviye

A good preface can sometimes lead to unexpected connections with the text.

Хорошее предисловие иногда может привести к неожиданным связям с текстом.

введениеnn. - vvedeniye

He offered a brief preface before discussing the main themes of the story.

Он предложил краткое введение перед тем, как обсудить основные темы рассказа.

вступлениеnn. - vstupleniye

The professor included a thoughtful preface to clarify his intentions behind the research.

Профессор включил содержательное вступление, чтобы прояснить свои намерения касательно исследования.

Verb
предваритьv. - predvarit'

I would like to preface this article with a necessary acknowledgement.

Я хочу предварить эту статью необходимым вступлением.

предварятьv. - predvaryat'

First, let me preface this book review/personal reflection with a few things

Во-первых, позвольте мне предварять этот обзор книги/ личные размышления несколькими вещами

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preface: Examples and translations in context

In the preface, he thanked his family for their unwavering support.

В предисловии он поблагодарил свою семью за их неугасимую поддержку.

She wrote a heartfelt preface, sharing her personal connection to the subject.

Она написала искреннее предисловие, поделившись своей личной связью с темой.

His preface framed the discussion, highlighting the importance of the upcoming topics.

Его предисловие задало тон обсуждению, подчеркнув важность предстоящих тем.

The preface was brief but impactful, catching the reader's attention immediately.

Предисловие было кратким, но впечатляющим, сразу же привлекая внимание читателя.

The preface prepared readers for the complex themes explored in the book.

Предисловие подготовило читателей к сложным темам, рассматриваемым в книге.

Authors often include a preface to establish their voice before the narrative begins.

Авторы часто включают предисловие, чтобы обозначить свой голос перед началом повествования.

Each edition of the novel features a new preface written by a different author.

Каждое издание романа содержит новое предисловие, написанное разными авторами.

I always read the preface before starting a new book.

Я всегда читаю предисловие перед тем, как начать новую книгу.

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