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to begin with
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首先, 一开始
used to introduce the primary or most significant point in a discussion or argument
Example
Well, to begin with, I missed my train.
嗯,首先,我错过了火车。
To begin with, we need to assess whether we have enough funding for the project.
首先,我们需要评估我们是否有足够的资金用于这个项目。
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首先, 一开始
used to indicate the first stage of an event, situation, or process
Example
To begin with, he was unsure about moving to a new city, but he eventually grew excited about the change.
首先,他不确定是否要搬到一个新城市,但最终他对这一变化感到兴奋。
She struggled to understand the complex concepts to begin with, but after some practice, she mastered them.
她一开始很难理解这些复杂的概念首先,但经过一些练习后,她掌握了它们。