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*start²
n
1 [C] the beginning of something, or the way something begins 〔某物的〕开始，开头，开端:
Hurry, or we'll miss the start of the show. 快点，否则我们就会错过表演的开头。
from the start They've had problems from the start. 他们从一开始就有麻烦。
from start to finish It was a close race from start to finish. 比赛从头到尾都势均力敌。
get off to a good/bad start The year got off to a good start. 这一年开始得很顺利。
2 it's a start used to say that something may not be impressive, but it shows you are beginning to achieve what you want 这是个开始〔用于表示有所进展〕:
We only have $92 million of the $600 million needed, but it's a start. 我们需要 6 亿美元，而现在只有 9200 万，不过这是个开始。
3 for a start spoken used to emphasize the first of several reasons or other things you want to mention 【口】 首先〔用于强调〕:
I don't think she'll get the job. She's too young, for a start. 我觉得她得不到这份工作。首先，她太年轻。
4 [C usually singular 一般用单数] an advantage you have when you start something before other people, especially a race 〔尤指比赛中〕先起步的优势，有利条件:
He had a 50 metre start on the other boys. 他比其他男孩子先跑 50 米。
5 the start the place where a race or game begins 〔比赛的〕起跑线，起点
6 [singular 单数] a sudden movement, caused especially by fear or surprise 惊跳，惊起:
Ed woke up with a start. 爱德猛然惊醒过来。
→ see also 另见 make a fresh start (FRESH)
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