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verb /stɑː(r)t/
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    [I] to begin to happen or take place 开始；发生

    Work has started on a new terminal at Heathrow Airport. 在希思罗机场的一个新的终点站，工作已经开始了。

    The World Championships start in two weeks' time. 两周以后世界锦标赛就要开始了。

    The show has just started. 表演刚刚开始。

    What time does school start in the morning? 学校早上几点开始上课？

    start as :

    The riot started as a dispute between neighbours. 骚乱始于邻里之间的争端。

     Synonyms and related words
    To start to exist or happen: start, begin, arise...
    1. a.
      used about a change, movement, process etc （变化、运动、过程等）开始

      Cellular decay starts at the moment of death. 细胞的腐烂在死亡的那一刻就开始了。

      start doing/to do something :

      The leaves have started falling off the trees. 叶子开始从树上掉落了。

      The traffic had started to move more freely now. 车流开始更加顺畅地流动起来。

      His confidence is starting to crumble. 他的自信心开始动摇了。

      It's starting to rain. 天开始下雨了。

       Synonyms and related words
      To start to exist or happen: start, begin, arise...
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    [I/T] used for saying that someone begins to do something （某人）开始（做某事）

    Please start when you are ready. 你准备好了就开始吧。

    Have you started the washing-up yet? 你开始清洗了没有？

    start by :

    Let's start by defining our terms. 我们首先解释一下这些术语。

    start with :

    The class starts with some gentle stretching exercises. 这堂课从一些温和的伸展运动开始。

    start doing something :

    Everyone in the class started laughing. 班上的每个人都开始笑了。

    start to do something :

    I started to unpack my suitcase. 我开始打开衣箱整理衣物。

     Synonyms and related words
    To start doing something: start on, begin, set about...
    1. a.
      [I/T] to begin a new job, career, or period of education 开始（新的工作、事业或教育）

      When do they want you to start? 他们想要你什么时候开始？

      Things were very different when I started in politics. 我从政的时候，情况大不相同。

      I started as an office boy and worked my way to the top. 我从一个办公室小职员干起，一直干到最高层。

      start work :

      I start work on Monday. 我周一开始工作。

      start school/college :

      Children start school at age five. 孩子5岁时开始学校教育。

       Synonyms and related words
      To start a career or new job, or to move to a new position: join, arrive, enter...
    2. b.
      [T] to begin a period of time in a particular way （以特定方式）开始
      start the day/week/year etc :

      I usually start the day with a cup of coffee. 我通常以一杯咖啡开始我的一天。

      New York started the new century with a massive fireworks display. 纽约以盛大的烟火表演开始了新的世纪。

       Synonyms and related words
      To start doing something: start on, begin, set about...
    3. c.
      [I/T] to be involved in something at the beginning （开始时）参加

      Of the 36 horses that started the race, only four finished. 开始时有36匹马参加比赛，但只有4匹跑完了全程。

       Synonyms and related words
      To start doing something: start on, begin, set about...
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    [I/T] to begin a journey 启程；出发

    We started early enough but got caught in the London traffic. 我们出发得足够早，却被伦敦的交通耽搁了。

    It was time to start the long walk back home. 现在该开始我们漫长的回家旅程了。

     Synonyms and related words
    To start a journey: depart, embark on, hit the road...
    1. a.
      [I] to move in a particular direction 朝…方向前进

      The footsteps came again, and then started up the stairs. 脚步声再次传来，然后是上楼的声音。

      start for :

      Guy started for the door. 盖伊向门口走去。

       Synonyms and related words
      To go somewhere, or to move in a particular direction: head, go, progress...
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    [I] used for talking about the nearest end or edge of something （边界等）起始（于）

    The new houses start immediately beyond the bridge. 一过了桥就是新房子的边界了。

     Synonyms and related words
    To start to exist or happen: start, begin, arise...
    1. a.
      used for talking about the lowest price or number （价钱或数字）最低起始（于）
      start from/at :

      Prices for cushion covers start from £18. 坐垫套的起价是18英镑。

      The house numbers start at 20. 房子的号码从20号开始。

       Synonyms and related words
      Price behaviour: bounce, come down, cool off...
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    [T] to cause something, or to be the first person to do something 发动；动手

    Have you any idea who might have started the fire? 你知不知道是谁放的火？

    The police insist that they didn't start the confrontation. 警察坚持说不是他们先挑起的事端。

    Who wants to start the discussion? 这次讨论谁先发言？

    ‘Don't talk to me like that!' ‘You started it!' “不要这样对我说话！”“是你先开始这样说话的！”

     Synonyms and related words
    To make something start to exist or happen: bring about, trigger, form...
    1. a.
      to cause someone to do something 使开始；引起
      start someone doing something :

      What she said started me thinking. 她说的话引起了我的思考。

       Synonyms and related words
      To encourage someone to do or to not do something: encourage, persuade, convince...
    2. b.
      to bring a business, organization, or project into existence 创立；创始

      He decided to quit his job and start his own business. 他决定辞掉工作创立自己的公司。

       Synonyms and related words
      Starting up in business: bootstrap, go into, set up...
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    [T] to switch on a machine or engine, especially a motor vehicle （使）启动；发动

    Scott started the engine and drove off. 斯科特发动了引擎，驾车离开了。

     Synonyms and related words
    To make a machine or piece of equipment work: activate, actuate, coax...
    1. a.
      [I] to begin to work 启动

      No matter how many times he tried, the car wouldn't start. 不管他试多少次，汽车就是发动不起来。

       Synonyms and related words
      To work, or to start working (of a piece of machinery): operate, come on, function...
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    [I] informal to begin to complain or be angry about something 开始抱怨（或生气）

    It only takes the slightest thing to make her start. 一点点小事情就足以让她生气。

    Don't start! 别生气！

     Synonyms and related words
    To complain: complain, mutter, lodge...
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    [I] to move suddenly because you are afraid or surprised by something 惊起；突然跳起

    The noise made him start. 那个声音让他惊跳起来。

     Synonyms and related words
    To express or react to fear: shout, cry out, tremble...
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    To be shocked or surprised: be taken aback, marvel, start...
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  1. 1
    [singular] the beginning of a period of time 开始；开端；开始部分
    start of :

    At the start of the final year, students do work experience. 在最后一年的开始阶段，学生们开始工作实习。

    The revolutions of 1848 marked the start of a fascinating period in world history. 1848年的革命标志着世界史上最引人入胜的篇章的开始。

    This could be the start of a beautiful friendship. 这可能是他们美好友谊的开始。

    from start to finish :

    The operation takes about 15 minutes from start to finish. 手术从头至尾大约需要15分钟。

     Synonyms and related words
    Beginnings, starts and early stages: beginning, start, introduction...
    1. a.
      [singular] the beginning of a film, story, show etc （电影、故事和表演等的）开始

      Let's look at the start of the story in more detail. 让我们更细致地看看故事的开头。

      Hurry up or we'll miss the start. 快点，要不然我们就赶不上开头那部分了。

       Synonyms and related words
      Beginnings, starts and early stages: beginning, start, introduction...
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    [singular] the way that someone begins a period of time or activity 开头；开端
    start to :

    There's no better start to the day than a healthy breakfast. 没有什么比用一顿健康的早餐开始一天更好的了。

    have/make a great/fine/excellent etc start :

    Hakkinen had a great start and was in second place by the first corner. 哈肯南起跑得非常好，第一个转弯时位居第二位。

    Waddle has made an excellent start to his new career. 瓦德的新事业起步非常好。

     Synonyms and related words
    Beginnings, starts and early stages: beginning, start, introduction...
    Collocates: start
    Adjectives frequently used with start
    ▪  bad, disastrous, good, inauspicious, promising, rocky, shaky, slow
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    [singular] the beginning of a journey （旅程的）开始，启程

    After an early start, we were soon out of the city. 一大早启程后，我们很快就出了城。

     Synonyms and related words
    Parts of a journey: change, departure, the home straight...
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    [singular] the moment when a race begins 起跑；比赛开始的时间

    The start has been brought forward by 30 minutes. 开赛时间提前了30分钟。

     Synonyms and related words
    Races and racing: ahead, a poor second, baton...
    1. a.
      [singular] the place where a race begins 起跑线

      The runners were all gathered at the start. 赛跑选手都聚集到了起跑线上。

       Synonyms and related words
      Race tracks and parts of race tracks: circuit, course, inside lane...
    2. b.
      [C] mainly journalism an occasion when a sports player takes part in a game at the beginning 先发上场

      Liverpool gave Jamie Redknapp his first start of the season against Fulham. 利物浦队在对富勒姆队的比赛时让杰米·雷德克纳普在本赛季中第一次先发上场。

       Synonyms and related words
      Actions in playing games or sports: backhand, backhander, ball...
    3. c.
      [singular] an advantage that you have in a race or competition, by beginning it in a better position than the other people 比赛中先起跑的优势；占先地位

      The women runners are given a 50-metre start. 女选手起跑时被让先50米。

       Synonyms and related words
      Races and racing: ahead, a poor second, baton...
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    [singular] a big change, or a new opportunity in your life （生活中的）大变化，新机会
    a new/fresh start :

    She travelled to Hong Kong, hoping for a new start. 她到香港去旅行，希望开始新的生活。

    give someone a start :

    The money she lent him would give him a fresh start. 她借给他的钱会让他有个新的开始。

     Synonyms and related words
    Opportunities: opportunity, chance, choice...
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    [singular] a sudden movement that you make because you are surprised or afraid 惊跳；跳起
    give a start :

    She gave a nervous start as the door suddenly opened. 门突然打开，她紧张得跳了起来。

    give someone a start :

    A noise in the road gave us all a start. 路上的声音使我们所有人都惊跳起来。

    wake/sit up with a start :

    She woke with a start from her dream. 她从梦中惊醒了。

     Synonyms and related words
    Sudden and quick movements: dart, start, rush...
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BNC: 205 COCA: 173
start

noun

ADJECTIVE | VERB + START | START + NOUN | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤auspicious, bright, decent, encouraging, excellent, fine, flying, good, great, impressive, promising, sound, strong, wonderful有利的開始；充滿希望的開端；不錯的開始；鼓舞人心的開始；精彩的開始；佔盡先機的開端；良好的開端；令人印象深刻的開始；扎實的開局◇Despite a promising start, we lost the game.我們雖然開場先聲奪人，但最後還是輸了。➤bad, disappointing, disastrous, poor, rocky, shaky, slow, sluggish, uncertain糟糕的開局；令人失望的開始；災難性的開始；艱難的開始；不穩定的開端；緩慢的開始；吉凶難測的開局➤running, standing (both often figurative) 迅速／原地起步◇The space project went from a standing start to the moon in ten years.航天工程 10 年前從零起步，10 年後登上了月球。➤false錯誤的開端◇After a couple of false starts, she found the job that suited her.在犯了兩三個錯誤之後，她找到了適合自己的工作。➤head (usually figurative) 先機◇All parents want to give their kids a head start in life.所有家長都希望讓自己的孩子在人生道路上搶佔先機。➤fresh, new全新的開始；新的開端▸➤early, late早的／晚的開始▸➤very最開頭◇right from the very start從最開始起VERB + START➤make開始◇I think it's time we made a start.我想咱們該開始了。➤get off to起步◇The company got off to an impressive start this year.今年該公司有了個很好的開局。➤herald, mark, signal預示開始；標誌着開端START + NOUN➤date, time開始日期／時間➤button, menu (computing計算機) , signal啟動按鈕／菜單／信號◇I clicked the icon in the start menu.我點擊啟動菜單中的圖標。➤line, point, position起跑線；起始點；起始位置◇The runners walked up to the start line.參賽選手走向起跑線。◇Push through your heels to return to the start position.用力蹬腳後跟，回到起始位置。PREPOSITION➤at the start (of)在⋯的開始◇Everyone was in a conciliatory mood at the start of the meeting.會議開始時，人人都抱着和解的想法。➤from the start從一開始◇She felt at home in her new job right from the start.她一開始幹起這份新工作就感到得心應手。➤prior to the start開始之前◇He joined the team prior to the start of the season.他在本賽季開始之前就加入了這支隊伍。➤start to⋯的開始◇The fine winter weather heralded a good start to the year.晴朗的冬日天氣預示着一年好的開始。➤start in⋯的起點◇Moving to a good school gave Sally a fresh start in life.轉到一所好學校使薩莉的生活有了一個全新的起點。PHRASES➤be doomed from the start從一開始就注定◇The project was doomed from the start.這一項目的結局從一開始就注定了。➤from start to finish自始至終◇This is a thoroughly good book from start to finish.這本書從頭到尾都寫得很好。
start

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ADVERB | VERB + START | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADVERB➤suddenly突然開始◇Her heart suddenly started to race.她的心突然開始狂跳起來。➤immediately立刻開始▸➤just剛剛開始◇He has just started at school.他剛開始上學。◇At that point I just started to hate the man.從那一刻起我開始恨那個男人。➤already已經開始▸➤off, out開始◇We'll start off by doing some warm-up exercises.我們從熱身練習開始。➤up開始⋯◇She started up a conversation with the woman sitting next to her.她開始和坐在身邊的女子攀談起來。➤again, all over again, over (NAmE) 重新開始◇We'll just have to start all over again.我們只好整個從頭再來。VERB + START➤decide to, expect to, hope to, intend to, plan to, want to決定／期待／希望／打算／計劃／想要開始▸➤be due to, be expected to, be scheduled to, be supposed to預定／預計／按計劃（於⋯）／應該開始◇Work is due to start this weekend.工作預定從本週末開始。➤be ready to準備好開始◇By early evening he was ready to start work.到傍晚時，他準備開始工作了。➤be about to, be going to即將／將要開始◇A new term was about to start.新學期就要開始了。➤had better, have to, need to最好／必須／需要開始◇You'd better start packing if you're to leave early tomorrow morning.你要是明天一早走的話，最好現在就開始收拾行李。PREPOSITION➤as以⋯開始◇It started as a hobby and grew from there.開始時只是出於興趣，後來便一發而不可收。➤by以⋯作為開始◇Let's start by reviewing what we did last week.咱們開頭先複習一下上週做過的。➤from從⋯開始◇Start from the beginning and tell me exactly what happened.從開頭講起，告訴我到底發生了什麼事。➤on開始進行⋯◇I've finished decorating the bathroom, so now I can start on the bedroom.衞生間我已經裝修完畢，現在可以開始卧室的裝修了。➤with從⋯開始◇Let's start with this first piece of music.咱們從這第一首曲子開始吧。PHRASES➤get (sb/sth) started開始（着手⋯）◇It's already late, so I think we should get started.已經很晚了，我覺得咱們該開始了。➤a good, great, etc. place to start不錯、絕好等的開始◇If you want to learn about frogs, this book is an excellent place to start.你如果想瞭解青蛙，最好先讀讀這本書。➤let's start咱們開始吧➤start from scratch從頭開始◇I'll have to start again from scratch.我又得從頭再來。➤time to start sth是開始⋯的時候◇It's time to start thinking about next year.該開始考慮明年的事情了。
BNC: 205 COCA: 173
start verb
⇨ start (When does the class start?) ⇨ begin (start work) ⇨ set off (start out from Saigon) ⇨ turn sth on (Start the engines!)start noun
⇨ start (make a start) ⇨ opportunity (a start in life) start

noun

start ♦︎ beginning ♦︎ opening ♦︎ outset ♦︎ onset ♦︎ birth ♦︎ dawn ♦︎ kick-offThese are all words for the first part or early stages of sth. 这些词均表示开端、开头部分或初期阶段。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆the start / opening to sth◆at the start / beginning / opening / outset / onset / birth / dawn (of sth)◆from the (very) start / beginning / outset◆a new start / beginning / opening / birth / dawn◆a slow start / beginning / onset◆a / an early / late start / onset / kick-off◆a delayed start / opening / onset◆a promising start / beginning / opening◆to mark the start / beginning / opening / onset / birth / dawn (of sth)◆to herald the start / beginning / opening / onset / dawn (of sth)◆to see the start / beginning / opening / birth / dawn (of sth)◆to delay the start / opening / onset / kick-off (of sth)■ start [countable, usually singular] the point at which sth begins; the act or process of beginning sth 开头；开端；开始◆What a perfect start to the day!这一天的开始多完美呀！◆If we don't hurry, we'll miss the start of the game.要是不快走，我们就看不上比赛的开头了。◆We've had problems (right) from the start.我们从一开始就遇到了困难。◆The meeting got off to a good / bad start (= started well / badly).会议有了一个良好／糟糕的开端。◆The trip was a disaster from start to finish.那次旅行从头到尾都糟糕透顶。◆I'll paint the ceiling if you make a start on the walls.你要是动手刷墙，我就刷天花板吧。◆She's moving abroad to make a fresh start (= to begin a new life).她要移居国外，开始新的生活。OPP finish ⇨ end noun   see also start ⇨ begin verb , start ⇨ opportunity noun ■ beginning [countable, usually singular] the first part or early stages of sth; the point at which sth begins 开头部分；初期阶段；开端；开头◆We're going to Japan at the beginning of July.我们7月初要去日本。◆We missed the beginning of the movie.我们错过了电影的开头部分。◆Let's start again from the beginning.让我们再从头开始吧。◆I've read the whole book from beginning to end.我把这本书从头到尾读了一遍。ⓘ At the beginning (of) is used for the time and place when sth begins. In the beginning means 'at first', and suggests a contrast with a later situation. * at the beginning (of)用于表示某事开始的时间和起点。in the beginning表示起初、起先，与后来相对。 OPP end , ending ⇨ end noun   see also begin ⇨ begin verb NOTE 辨析 Start or beginning?Although these words have almost the same meaning, they tend to be used in slightly different ways. An event, such as a game or meeting usually has a start; a story, book or movie usually has a beginning. In these cases, the start is usually shorter than the beginning. 虽然这两个词含义几乎相同，它们的使用方式却稍有不同。start通常表示game、meeting等活动的开始；beginning通常表示story、book或movie的开始。在这些情况下，start所持续的时间通常比beginning短◆We'll miss the start of the game (= the moment when it starts; the kick-off).我们将会错过比赛的开始部分。◆We missed the beginning of the movie (= the first few scenes).我们错过了电影的开头部分。Note that you say from start to finish and from beginning to end and not◆from start to end or ◆from beginning to finish You usually say at the beginning of a particular month, season or decade. 注意，要说from start to finish和from beginning to end，不说from start to end或from beginning to finish。表示特定月份、季节或十年期的开始，通常用at the beginning of◆at the start of July/summer/the 90s With other periods of time you can use either word, although beginning is usually more frequent. 对于其他时间段，则两词都可使用，尽管beginning通常更常用◆the beginning / start of the day / week / year / century / a new era一天／一周／一年／世纪／新时代的开始Only start can mean 'the act or process of beginning sth'. 只有start可表示开始做某事◆I want to make an early beginning. ■ opening [countable, usually singular] (especially written) the first part or early stages of sth such as a play, book, film, game or other event （戏剧、书、电影或比赛等的）开始，开头部分◆The movie has an exciting opening.该影片的开头很刺激。◆The New Zealanders quickly lost control after a promising opening.新西兰人队在取得一个很不错的开局后很快便对比赛失去了控制。 OPP ending ⇨ end noun   see also open ⇨ begin verb , opening ⇨ first det. adj. ■ outset ˈaʊtset [singular] (only used in the phrase at/from the outset 只用于短语at/from the outset) (rather formal) the beginning of sth 开始◆I made it clear right from the outset that I disapproved.从一开始我就明确表示我不赞成。■ onset ˈɒnset; NAmE ˈɑːnset, ˈɔːnset [singular] (especially written) the beginning of sth, especially sth unpleasant （尤指不愉快的事的）开端，发生，肇始◆An active and healthy lifestyle can delay the onset of disease in later life.积极和健康的生活方式能够推迟晚年疾病的发作。ⓘ Onset is often used to talk about the early stages of illness or some other physical experience. * onset常指疾病或其他一些身体情况的开端◆the onset of illness / infection / disease / depression / AIDS / symptoms / shock / menstruation / puberty疾病／感染／疾病／抑郁症／艾滋病／症状／休克的发作；月经来潮；青春期的到来Other typical collocations relate to the weather. 该词的其他常用搭配词与天气有关◆the onset of winter / cold weather冬天／寒冷天气的来临 ■ birth [singular] (especially written) the beginning of a new situation, idea or place 创始；开始；诞生◆This declaration marked the birth of a new society in South Africa.这份宣言标志着一个新社会在南非诞生了。■ dawn [singular] (literary) the beginning of a new situation, idea or place 开端；曙光；萌芽◆That's been going on since the dawn of civilization.那种现象自从有了文明就一直存在。◆Peace marked a new dawn in the country's history.和平使这个国家的历史翻开了新的一页。■ ˈkick-off [countable, uncountable] the start of a game of football （足球比赛的）开球，开始◆Kick-off is at 3.足球比赛3点开球。 start

verb

  ➡ See also the entry for begin 另见begin条start ♦︎ begin ♦︎ start off ♦︎ kick off ♦︎ commence ♦︎ openThese words are all used to talk about things happening from the beginning, or people doing the first part of sth. 这些词均表示开始发生、开始做。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to start / begin / start off / kick off / commence / open with sth◆to start / begin / start off / kick off / commence / open by doing sth◆to start / begin / start off / commence as sth◆a campaign / season / tour / competition / match / festival / meeting starts / begins / starts off / kicks off / commences / opens◆a film / book / chapter starts / begins / starts off / opens◆an enquiry / investigation starts / begins / commences / opens◆work / production starts / begins / starts off / kicks off / commences◆proceedings start / begin / kick off / commence / open◆a period starts / begins / commences / opens◆to have just started / begun / started off / kicked off / commenced / opened◆to start / begin / start off / kick off / commence / open immediately■ start [intransitive](of an event or thing) to happen or exist, when it was not happening or did not exist just before; to start in a particular way or from a particular point （事件或事物）发生，出现；（以某方式或从某事物）开始◆When does the class start?什么时候开始上课？◆There are a lot of small businesses starting up in that area.小型企业在那个地区大量涌现。◆She started as a secretary but ended up running the department.她以当秘书起步，最后成了那个部门的主管。◆The company started out with 30 employees.该公司创业时有30名员工。◆The evening started badly when the speaker failed to turn up.那天晚上一开始就很糟糕，因为演讲者没有到场。◆The trail starts just outside the town.那条小路是从刚出城的地方开始的。◆Hotel prices start at £65 a night for a double room.旅馆的双人房间从一宿65英镑起价。OPP finish ⇨ end verb   see also start ⇨ begin verb ■ begin (beginning, began, begun) [intransitive] to start to happen or exist; to start in a particular way or from a particular point; to start speaking 开始发生（或出现）；（以某方式或从某事物）开始；开始讲话◆When does the concert begin?音乐会什么时候开始？◆The evening began well.晚会开始得很顺利。◆Use 'an' before words beginning with a vowel.在以元音开始的单词前要用an。◆'Ladies and gentlemen,' he began, 'welcome to the Town Hall.'“女士们、先生们，”他开始发言说，“欢迎光临市政厅。”OPP end ⇨ end verb   see also begin ⇨ begin verb NOTE 辨析 Start or begin?There is not much difference in meaning between these words. Start is more frequent in spoken English and in business contexts; begin is more frequent in written English and is often used when you are describing a series of events. 这两个词含义差别不大。start较多用于口语和商务语境；begin较多用于书面语，常用于描述一系列事件◆The story begins on the island of Corfu.这个故事从科孚岛上开始。 Start is not used to mean 'begin speaking'. * start不表示开始讲话◆'Ladies and gentlemen,' he started. ■ ˌstart ˈoff

phrasal verb

 (rather informal) to start happening or doing sth; to start by doing or being sth 进行（或开展）起来；首先进行；一开始是◆The discussion started off mildly enough.讨论颇为温和地开始了。◆The leaves start off green but turn red later.树叶起先是绿色，但之后会变红。◆I started off working quite hard, but it didn't last.我一开始非常勤奋，但没有坚持下去。OPP finish up ⓘ In British English, to finish up... is to be in a particular state or at a particular place after a series of events. 在英式英语中，finish up ...表示在一系列事件之后“结果成为⋯”或“最终来到⋯”◆ (BrE) If you're not careful, you could finish up seriously ill.你要是不小心，到头来可能会得一场大病。 ■ ˌkick ˈoff

phrasal verb

 (informal) to start an event or activity, especially in a particular way; (of an event, activity, film or book) to start, especially in a particular way 开始（活动）；（事件、活动、电影或书）开始，以⋯开头◆Tom will kick off with a few comments.汤姆讲话时要先发表几点意见。◆The festival kicks off on Monday, September 13.节期从9月13日星期一开始。 OPP wind up ⇨ end verb ■ commence kəˈmens [intransitive] (formal) to start happening 开始发生◆The meeting is scheduled to commence at noon.会议定于午间召开。◆I will be on leave during the week commencing 15 February.我将于2月15日开始休假一周。  see also commence ⇨ begin ■ open [intransitive] to start an event or activity in a particular way; (of an event, film or book) to start, especially in a particular way 以⋯开始（活动）；（事件、电影或书）开始，以⋯开头◆He opened with a version of Elvis's 'Can't Help Falling in Love.'他以埃尔维斯《情不自禁爱上你》的一个版本开始了。◆The story opens with a murder.这个故事以一宗谋杀案开篇。ⓘ Open is a less informal way of saying kick off; however, it is not usually used to talk about the time that people begin a shorter or more informal activity. * open是kick off的一种较正式的说法，但当表示活动于某个时间开始时，若活动时间较短或较不正式，通常不用open◆What time do we kick off?我们什么时候开始？◆What time do we open? You can use it for the dates and times of longer or more formal events. 若活动时间较长或较为正式，则可用open来表示何时举行◆The Annual General Meeting opens at 1pm on March 15th.年度全体会议于3月15日下午1时开始。 OPP close ⇨ end verb   see also open ⇨ begin verb

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