to start out
[phrase form: start]
01
开始, 着手
to begin taking the early steps regarding an action, project, or goal
Transitive: to start out an action or project
例子
She started out her painting by sketching the basic outlines on the canvas.
她通过在画布上勾勒基本轮廓开始了她的绘画。
He started out his fitness journey by purchasing a gym membership and scheduling his first workout.
他通过购买健身房会员资格并安排第一次锻炼开始了他的健身之旅。
02
开始, 出发
to embark on a journey
Intransitive: to start out | to start out on a journey
例子
We 'll start out on our vacation tomorrow.
我们明天出发去度假。
They started out on their road trip early in the morning.
他们一大早就出发去公路旅行了。
03
以...开始, 起初是
to begin with certain conditions or circumstances, which may change or evolve over time
Intransitive: to start out in a specific manner
Transitive: to start out sth in a specific manner
例子
He started out as an intern and eventually became an integral part of the organization.
他最初是一名实习生，最终成为组织中不可或缺的一部分。
I started the project out with a simple outline that evolved into a comprehensive plan.
