first
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第一
(of a person) coming or acting before any other person
例子
She became the first woman to win the award.
她成为第一个获得该奖项的女性。
例子
Her first day at the new job was filled with excitement and nerves.
她新工作的第一天充满了兴奋和紧张。
例子
The safety of the passengers is the pilot 's first priority during a flight.
乘客的安全是飞行员在飞行期间的首要任务。
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第一, 主要
referring to a title or position indicating that someone holds a high rank or authority within an organization or group
例子
As the first mate, he was responsible for helping the ship ’s captain navigate through the storm.
作为大副，他负责帮助船长在风暴中航行。
05
第一, 主要
(of musicians or singers) referring to the highest or leading part in a group
例子
She proudly sang first soprano during the choir ’s performance at the concert hall.
在音乐厅合唱团的表演中，她自豪地演唱了第一女高音。
first
01
首先, 第一
before anything or anyone else in time, order, or importance
例子
When serving meals, it 's polite to offer guests food first before helping yourself.
上菜时，礼貌的做法是在自己动手之前先给客人提供食物。
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首先, 第一
before any other action or event takes place
例子
I ’ll finish this report first, and then I ’ll help you with your project.
首先我会完成这份报告，然后再帮你处理你的项目。
02
首先, 第一次
used to refer to the initial moment or occasion when something happens or is experienced
例子
She felt a spark the moment she first saw him across the room.
她在房间对面第一次看到他的那一刻感到了一丝火花。
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首先，我们需要在讨论其他话题之前先讨论预算。
used to introduce the initial point or statement in a sequence of ideas or arguments
例子
First, we need to discuss the budget before moving on to other topics.
首先，我们需要在讨论其他话题之前先讨论预算。
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宁愿, 首先
used to indicate one's preference to one option in comparison to another, often to express a strong rejection of a suggestion or alternative
例子
She ’d fail the exam first before cheating to pass it.
她宁愿先考试不及格也不愿作弊通过。
First
例子
Wow, you ’re cooking dinner tonight? That ’s a first!
哇，你今晚要做晚饭？这是第一次！
例子
We missed the first of the movie because we arrived late.
我们错过了电影的开头，因为我们迟到了。
例子
The runner barely made it to first before the throw arrived.
跑者在投球到达之前勉强到达一垒。
04
一档, 第一档
the lowest gear in a vehicle or bicycle, used when starting or moving at very slow speeds
例子
You should always start in first when pulling away from a stop.
从停止状态起步时，你应该总是从一档开始。
05
一等荣誉学位, 优等
the highest academic grade awarded in a British university degree
Dialect
British
British例子
He was thrilled to receive a first in his engineering degree.
他因在工程学位中获得一等而兴奋不已。
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第一名, 首位
the top ranking or winning position in a competition or match
例子
She took first in the marathon, crossing the finish line ahead of all the other runners.
她在马拉松比赛中获得了第一名，领先于所有其他选手冲过终点线。
例子
After his impressive performance, he was promoted to the firsts.
在他令人印象深刻的表现之后，他被提升到了一线队。
the first
01
第一个, 首位
used to refer to the initial person, thing, or occurrence in a sequence or group
例子
My passport was the first to be processed and delivered.
我的护照是第一个被处理和交付的。
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第一个, 首次
used to refer to the initial instance of experiencing, hearing, or becoming aware of something
例子
You ’ve never tried sushi before? That ’s a first for me!
你以前从未尝试过寿司？这对我来说是第一次！
