preface with
be prefaced by
A: Did he preface his remarks?
A：他发表言论前做开场白了吗？
B: Yes, he prefaced them with an apology.
B：是的，他先做了道歉。
1) 为...做序言
2) 引导；作为...的开场白
1. 为...做序言
verb
1. To introduce something by providing preliminary remarks.
Synonym: introduce, precede