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关于“起初”对应的英语翻译,综合多个权威来源的信息整理如下:
一、核心翻译词汇
1. originally(副词)
2. at first(副词短语)
3. at the outset(短语)
4. in the beginning(短语)
二、用法说明
originally强调“最初的状态或来源”,例如:This project was originally planned for next year.(这个项目最初计划明年进行)
at first常用于描述时间或行为上的初步阶段,例如:At first, I was nervous about the meeting, but I soon relaxed.(起初我对会议很紧张,但很快就放松了)
at the outset多用于正式文体,表示“从一开始就”,例如:At the outset of the project, we faced significant challenges.(项目一开始我们就遇到了重大挑战)
in the beginning与at first功能相近,但更强调时间上的起点,例如:In the beginning, the company struggled to find its market.(公司最初难以找到市场定位)
三、扩展表达
in the first instance(短语)
in the beginning of life(短语)
四、例句参考
1. The movie started off with a dramatic scene.(电影以一场戏剧性场景开场)
2. At first, the new policy was met with resistance, but it was eventually accepted.(起初新政策遭到了抵制,但最终被接受)
注:部分词汇存在多义性,如beginning既可作副词也可作名词,需根据语境选择合适用法。