In the first place
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British pronunciation/ɪnðə fˈɜːstplˌeɪs/
American pronunciation/ɪnðə fˈɜːstplˌeɪs/

"in the first place" 的定义和意义

in the first place
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首先

used to explain the main reason or starting point of a situation
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We shouldn't have taken that course of action in the first place.
I never wanted to go on that trip in the first place.
If they had communicated effectively in the first place, the misunderstanding could have been avoided.
She didn't want to take on the responsibility in the first place because she felt unprepared.
Why did you schedule the meeting so early in the first place?
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