ONE PHRASE, IN CONTEXT

to begin with

首先；起初

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。

2 个义项

首先；起初

IN A SENTENCE

To begin with, let's agree on the time before we decide where to meet.
首先，我们先确定时间，再决定在哪里见面。

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To begin with, the proposal does not explain how the extra staff would be funded.
首先，这份提案没有说明新增人员的经费从何而来。

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一开始；首先；本来

IN A SENTENCE

To begin with, we should check whether the community hall is available on Saturday.
首先，我们应该确认社区礼堂周六有没有空。

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