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British pronunciation/bɪɡˈɪn/
American pronunciation/bɪˈɡɪn/

"begin" 的定义和意义

to begin
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开始

to do or experience the first part of something
to begin definition and meaning
1.1

开始

to start uttering words
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'I'm sorry,' she began.
'Hello,' she began, 'I wanted to talk to you about the project.'
'Kids,' she began, 'it's time for us to clean up our toys.'
1.2

开始

to start to work on something
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They began on the construction of the new house.
She began on a new project at the office.
I began on the task as soon as I received it.
I'll begin on the report as soon as I can.
1.3

开始

to come into existence or have a specific place or time as the starting point
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The river begins in the mountains.
The movie begins at 7:45 p.m.
When does the party begin?
The school year begins in September.
Where does the city center end and the suburbs begin?
1.4

开始

to cost a specific amount at least
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Membership fees for the gym begin at $50 a month.
Ticket prices for the concert begin at $30.
The tour packages begin at $200 per person.
Meals at the restaurant begin at $10.
Rent for the apartment begins at $800 per month.
1.5

开始

to have something as the first element or part
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The play begins with a dramatic opening scene.
The book begins with a map of the fictional world.
The recipe begins with a cup of flour.
The website's homepage begins with a welcome message.
The alphabet begins with the letter "A."
1.6

开始

to start as something, before turning into something different
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He began as a teacher.
The rain began as a light drizzle and soon turned into a heavy downpour.
The restaurant began as a small food cart and now has multiple locations.
Her interest in painting began as a hobby and eventually led to an art career.
She began as an intern and later became the CEO of the company.
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开始

to do something to a very small extent or to a very limited degree
Begin
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Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)

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John had just begun a decade-long probation for his involvement in the robbery.
He began by explaining the rules of the game to the group.
The teacher asked the students to begin working on their assignments.
Let's begin the cooking process by chopping the vegetables.
The concert is scheduled to begin at 7 PM, so please arrive early.
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