新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

beginning

英  [bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ]
    

[NOUN]

    NOUN. 名词
  • beginnings

    1[C 可数名词] (事情、过程的)开始

    The beginning of an event or process is the first part of it.

    近义词

    start

    双语例句

    例:

    This was also the beginning of her recording career.

    这也是她录制唱片生涯的开始。

    2[PL 复数] 序曲

    The beginnings of something are the signs or events which form the first part of it.

    双语例句

    例:

    The discussions were the beginnings of a dialogue with Moscow.

    这些会谈是与莫斯科对话的序幕。

    3[SING 单数型名词] (某时段的)初期

    The beginning of a period of time is the time at which it starts.

    双语例句

    例:

    The wedding will be at the beginning of March.

    婚礼将于3月初举行。

    4[C 可数名词] (文章的)开头

    The beginning of a piece of written material is the first words or sentences of it.

    双语例句

    例:

    the question that was raised at the beginning of this chapter.

    本章开头提出的问题。

    5[PL 复数] 背景 , 出身

    If you talk about the beginnings of a person, company, or group, you are referring to their backgrounds or origins.

    双语例句

    例:

    His views come from his own humble beginnings.

    他的观点源自于他卑微的出身。

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