ONE PHRASE, IN CONTEXT

at first

起初；最初

电影阅读口语固定表达

类型主题插画

GET TO KNOW THE MEANING

同一个表达，不同的语境。

3 个义项

起初；最初

IN A SENTENCE

At first, the new timetable confused passengers, but clearer signs helped them find the right platform.
起初，新时刻表让乘客感到困惑，但更清楚的标志帮助他们找到了正确站台。

来源：Expression Original Learning Examples — 阅读必备库 — rights-cleanup-2026-10-14 · Expression Editorial Team段 oanc-base-at-firstOriginal English example and Chinese translation written for Expression; no third-party sentence text is reproduced.

起初；开始时

IN A SENTENCE

At first, the new schedule seemed confusing, but the staff soon learned where each group should meet.
起初，新日程看起来有些让人困惑，但工作人员很快就弄清了各组的集合地点。

来源：Expression V2 原创例句 · Expression V2段 at-first example 1Expression V2 创作

起初；一开始

IN A SENTENCE

At first, I thought I'd lost my keys, but they were in the coat pocket.
起初我以为钥匙丢了，后来发现它们在外套口袋里。

来源：Expression Original Learning Examples — 口语必备库 — batch10 · Expression Editorial Team段 oanc-base-at-firstOriginal English example and Chinese translation written for Expression; no third-party sentence text is reproduced.