The present invention relates to a vinylarene deriv. which modulates or inhibits the enzymic activity of indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase 1 (IDO-1), and the use thereof, and further relates to a vinylarene deriv. and the use thereof. The vinylarene deriv. and its stereoisomer, cis- or trans-isomer, or tautomer thereof and pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, has an IDO-1 enzyme inhibitory activity, and is expected to provide brand new therapeutic methods and schemes for related diseases caused by IDO enzymes.