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prelude

/ˈpreɪˌlud/

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1 · noun

an event or piece of music that comes before a more important one

前奏；序曲

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The brief exchange was a prelude to months of negotiation.
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这次短暂的交谈是长达数月的谈判的序幕。
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Pronunciation: /ˈpreɪˌlud/

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