单词 | beginning |
例句 | beginningbeginning /bɪˈgɪnɪŋ/ noun ► beginning the first part of an event, period of time, story, etc., when something begins: ► start the time or moment when something begins: ► introduction the part at the beginning of a book, report, or speech, which explains what it is about: ► origin also origins the beginning of something that started a long time ago: ► birth the time when something starts to exist, especially something important that has a big effect on people's lives: ► outbreak a time when fighting or a disease starts: ► outset the time when you start doing something or when something starts happening: ANTONYMS ➔ see end1 (1)SYNONYM CHECKBeginning or start?Beginning and start mean the same thing. However, we think of the beginning of something as longer than the start of something. Did you see the beginning of the game? means the moment it started and a period of time after that. Did you see the start of the game? means only the moment it started. You usually use beginning about stories or movies, or about long periods of time such as months. You usually use start about events, such as meetings or races. |
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