beginning
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(a) first part 开始的部分: I missed the beginning of the film. 我没能看到这部影片的开头.
You've made a good beginning. 你已经做出了良好的开端.
(b) starting-point 起点
Recite the poem (right) from the (very) beginning. 从头开始背诵这首诗.
I've read the book from beginning to end. 我把这本书从头到尾看完了.
2 (often pl 常作复数) source; origin 源; 根源
Did democracy have its beginnings in Athens? 民主制度是创始於雅典吗?
Many big businesses start from small beginnings. 许多大企业都是从小企业起步的.
3 (idm 习语) the ,beginning of the `end first clear sign of the final (and usu unfavourable) outcome 结局(通常为不利者)的前兆
Defeat in this important battle was the beginning of the end for us. 这场重要战役的失利是我们败局已定的前兆.
🔁 扩展释义
*[bi'giniŋ]n. 开始相关词组: from beginning to end at the beginning of...
OK, everyone. Less noise, please! Gather round and listen carefully. First we are going to search the beach and the rock pools. Let me remind you what we are looking for: seaweeds, fish, plants, all living things. When you find anything, make a note where