to start with
01
首先, 一开始
used when stating the first and foremost reason or point that needs to be mentioned or considered
Collocation
例子
There are problems. To start with, neither of us likes housework.
有问题。首先，我们俩都不喜欢做家务。
To start with, we need to address the issue of insufficient resources before we proceed.
首先，我们需要在继续之前解决资源不足的问题。
02
首先，一开始
used to indicate the beginning stage of a situation, event, etc.
Collocation例子
To start with, he had no interest in learning the piano, but now he practices every day.
一开始，他对学习钢琴没有兴趣，但现在他每天都在练习。
To start with, the task seemed overwhelming, but it became manageable once we broke it down.
首先，这项任务似乎令人望而生畏，但一旦我们将其分解，它就变得易于管理了。
