to start off
[phrase form: start]
01
开始, 启动
to begin to act, happen, etc. in a particular manner
Intransitive: to start off | to start off with sth
例子
The workshop started off with an introduction to the basic concepts of the subject.
研讨会开始时介绍了该主题的基本概念。
02
开始, 出发
to begin a journey or movement
Intransitive: to start off somewhere | to start off point in time
例子
The hikers plan to start off at the trailhead and reach the summit by midday.
徒步旅行者计划从步道起点出发，并在中午前到达山顶。
03
开始, 起步
to begin the early stages of a period of one's life or profession, often a significant period
Transitive: to start off a period of life or profession
例子
He started his retirement off by traveling the world and pursuing his long-held passions.
他通过周游世界和追求长期以来的热情开始了他的退休生活。
04
开始, 启动
to assist someone in initiating an activity or a task
Transitive: to start off sb
例子
He started off the interns by assigning them small tasks to familiarize them with the work environment.
他通过分配小任务给实习生来开始他们，使他们熟悉工作环境。
05
以...开始, 起初是
to begin with a particular role, quality, or condition before possibly changing over time
例子
The day starts off cold but warms up by afternoon.
一天开始很冷，但到下午就暖和了。
