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start
20 ENTRIES FOUND:
starts; started; starting
starts; started; starting
Learner's definition of START
1
a : to do the first part of something : to begin doing something开始（做某事）
[+ object]
- They started clearing land for the new housing development.为了新的房产开发，他们开始清理土地。
- He started the speech (out) with a joke.他以笑话作为演讲的开头。
- He started studying music at the age of five.他五岁时开始学音乐。
- She saw her divorce as an opportunity to start a new life. = She saw her divorce as an opportunity to start life anew/afresh/over.她把离婚当作开始新生活的一次机会。
[no object]
- As soon as you're ready to play, we'll start.你一准备好，我们就开始。
- Let's start with some warm-up exercises.咱们先做些热身运动。
- He deleted what he wrote and started fresh/again/over.他删掉已经写好的内容，开始重新写。
- Nothing like this had ever been done before, so we had to start from scratch. [=we had to begin from a point at which nothing had been done yet]从没有这方面的先例，我们不得不从头开始。
- Olympic athletes start young and train hard.奥林匹克运动员从小就开始艰苦的训练。
- The tire tracks at the scene of the crime were a starting point for investigators. [=investigators used the tire tracks to start their investigation]对于调查人员来说，犯罪现场的轮胎印迹是调查的起点。
b [+ object] : to begin to work on, produce, or give attention to (something)开始（从事、生产或注意）
- I started the quilt last month.我从上个月开始缝这床被子。
- Have you started your book report?你开始写读书报告了吗？
- Did you start (reading) the book yet?你开始读这本书了吗？
c [+ object] : to cause (something) to begin使开始 : to cause (something) to begin in a specified way使（以某方式）开始
- We started the meeting at 6:30.我们6：30开会。
- She started the meeting with a brief review of the previous meeting.会议开始时她首先对先前的会议做了简短总结。
- He starts every day with a cup of coffee.他每天以一杯咖啡作为一天的开始。
d [+ object] : to begin to have a feeling, thought, etc.开始觉得 — usually followed by to + verb通常接动词不定式 — sometimes + -ing verb
- She started to feel dizzy soon after the accident.事故发生后她就开始觉得眩晕。
- I'm starting to think the oversight was intentional.我开始觉得这疏忽是故意的。
- She started feeling dizzy soon after the accident.事故发生后她就开始觉得眩晕。
- He started having chest pains.他开始觉得胸痛。
e : to begin working at a new job or going to school开始（新工作）；开始（上学）
[+ object]
- I start my new job next Monday.我下周一开始新的工作。
- When does she start school?她什么时候开始上学？
[no object]
- I just got a new job. I start next week.我刚刚找到了一份新工作，下周开始上班。
2
a : to begin to happen, to exist, to be done, etc.（开始）发生，形成，出现 — often + -ing verb
[no object]
- The fire started in the cellar.火是从地窖燃起的。
- The rain will start soon and should end sometime this evening.很快就要下雨了，估计傍晚时分停。
- The game started late.比赛开始晚了。
- Starting next week, all employees will be required to wear ID tags.从下周开始，所有员工都要佩戴身份牌。
- The movie just started.电影刚刚开始。
- What is the movie's starting time?电影何时开始？
- When does school start?学校什么时候开学？
- The game was just starting when it began to rain.比赛刚刚开始就下起雨来。
[+ object]
— often followed by to + verb常接动词不定式 - It started to rain.开始下雨了。
- The leaves are starting to change colors.树叶开始变色了。
- It started raining.开始下雨了。
b [+ object] : to cause (something) to exist or happen使发生；使形成；使出现
- He started a scholarship fund.他设立了一个奖学金基金。
- The tradition was started many years ago.这个传统始于多年以前。
- “Stop fighting, you two!” “He started it.” [=he did something to cause the fight]“不要打了，你们两个！”“是他先动手的。”
- She's always starting arguments.她总是引起争端。
- They want to start a family [=begin to have children] soon.他们希望很快就有孩子。
3
a [no object] : to begin to function or operate启动；运转
- The car/engine won't start.汽车/引擎启动不了。
b [+ object] : to cause (something) to begin to function or operate发动；使运转
- She started the car and drove away.她发动汽车，开走了。
4
[+ object] : to begin the use of (something)开始使用
- You'll have to start a new roll of tape. This one's empty.你得启用新带子了，这一卷用完了。
5
always followed by an adverb or preposition [no object]
a : to have a particular beginning : to begin at a specified place or in a specified way从…开始；以…方式开始
- The English alphabet starts with A and ends with Z.英语字母表从A开始，以Z结束。
- The first word in a sentence should start with a capital letter.句子第一个单词的首字母要大写。
- The parade starts at the intersection of First and Main.游行从第一大街和主街的交叉口开始。
- The path/trail starts here and ends at the lake.小路从这里延伸到湖边。
b : to have a specified quality, identity, job, etc., at the beginning以（某品质、身份、工作等）起步；开始时是 — often + as
- What started (off) as a simple idea has become an expensive and complicated project.最初的一个简单想法演变成耗资巨大而复杂的项目。
- She started (out) as a sales assistant but is now the marketing director.她刚开始只是一名销售助理，但现在已经是营销主管了。
6
always followed by an adverb or preposition, [no object] : to begin to move toward a particular place or in a particular direction出发；开始移向…；动身
- We'll start for home soon.我们很快就动身回家。
- We should start back to the camp before it gets dark.我们应该在天黑之前动身返回营地。
- He started toward the door.他开始朝门走去。
- The dog started after the squirrel.那只狗开始追赶松鼠。
7
[no object] — used to indicate the beginning of a range, series, etc.（范围、系列等）自…起 — often + at
- The rates start at $10 per hour.价格从每小时10美元起。
- At his company, salaries start at around $30,000. [=$30,000 is the lowest salary]在他的公司，起薪是大约3万美元。
- Interest rates for CDs were starting at 3.9 percent.定期存款的利率从3.9%起。
- What is the starting salary for the job? [=what is the salary people are paid when they start the job?]这份工作的起薪是多少？
- The starting price [=the basic price when nothing extra has been added] for the car is $18,000.这款车的起价是18000美元。
8
a : to participate in a game or contest at its beginning（比赛中）首发上场 — often + for
[no object]
- Despite his injury, he'll start in center field today.尽管有伤，今天比赛他还是首发打中外场。
- The manager removed the starting pitcher [=the pitcher who was playing at the beginning of the game] in the third inning.主教练在第三局时换下了首发的投手。
- He's in the starting lineup. [=a list of the players who will be playing when the game begins]他在首发阵容。
- Who's starting for the home team?谁会在主队中首发？
[+ object]
- He'll start today's game in center field.今天的比赛他会首发打中外场。
- a pitcher who has started five games so far this year今年已经首发五场的投手
- She started the race but wasn't able to finish.她一开始参加了比赛却没有坚持到最后。
b [+ object] : to put (someone or something) into a game or contest at its beginning使首发上场
- The coach is starting him at quarterback for the next game.教练打算让他在下一场比赛中首发上场，担任四分卫。
- He plans to start [=enter] the horse in only a few races this year.他计划今年让那匹马只参加几场比赛。
9
[+ object]
a : to cause (someone) to begin doing something使（某人）开始做某事 : to cause (someone) to begin a job or activity in a particular way, at a particular level, etc.使（某人）以…方式开始；使（某人）从…开始
- Her questions started me thinking.她的问题促使我思考。
- The company started him at the same salary he had been getting at his previous job.公司以他之前工作的薪水作为起薪。
b : to cause (someone) to begin talking about a particular subject使（某人）开始谈论“ — often + on
- “What do you think of the new boss?” “Don't get me started. I can't stand him.”“你认为新老板怎么样？”“不要和我谈这个话题，我受不了他。”
- Don't get him started on the war: he'll never stop!不要和他谈战争的话题：他谈起来没完！
10
[no object] : to move suddenly and quickly because you are surprised or frightened惊起；吓一跳
- The loud noise made him start. [=jump]巨大的噪声吓了他一跳。
- The horse started when the shot rang out.枪声响起时，马受到了惊吓。
11
[no object] informal : to begin complaining, arguing, etc.开始抱怨；开始争论
- He started with me, so I hit him.他和我争论，所以我打了他。
- Don't (you) start (with me). I made a mistake—that's the end of it.不要埋怨（我）了。我做错了，到此为止吧。
get started
: to begin doing or working on something开始做；着手
- You (had) better get started if you want to finish on time.如果你想按时完成，最好现在着手开始。
- newlyweds who are just getting started [=who are just starting their lives together]刚开始共同生活的新婚夫妇
start in
[phrasal verb] chiefly US, informal 1
: to start doing a particular activity or action开始，着手（某活动或行动） — often + on
- He took a break from painting to eat lunch, then started in again.他作画中途吃午饭休息了一会儿。之后，又开始画起来。
- She started in on another book.她开始写另一本书。
2
start in on (someone) : to criticize (someone) about something批评；指责
- My dad started in on me about not having a job.我爸爸责备我没有找到工作。
start off
[phrasal verb] 1
start off or start (something) off or start off (something) : to start or cause (something) to start in a specified way（使）以某方式开始 — often + with
- He started off by introducing himself.他一开始先做了自我介绍。
- She started off (her run) at a slow jog.她从慢跑开始跑起。
- The performance started off badly.演出开始时很糟糕。
- I started off my speech with a joke.我以一个笑话开始演讲。
- We started off the meal with shrimp cocktails.我们晚餐时首先喝了小虾鸡尾酒。
- The team started the season off with a 10-game winning streak.球队以连赢十场的战绩开启了本赛季。
2
: to have a specified quality, identity, job, etc., at the start以（某品质、身份、工作等）起步；开始时是
- She started off as a sales assistant but is now the marketing director.她刚开始只是一名销售助理，但现在已经是营销主管了。
3
: to begin an important period in your life or career开始（生活或事业的）重要时期；起步
- The house is perfect for a couple just starting off.对于刚结婚的夫妻来说，这栋房子最理想了。
4
: to begin to move toward a particular place or in a particular direction开始朝…移动；动身
- She ate breakfast before starting off for work.她去工作之前吃了早餐。
5
start (someone) off or start off (someone) : to cause (someone) to begin doing a particular activity or action使（某人）开始活动；使（某人）开始行动
- He started his daughter off on the piano.他让女儿开始学钢琴。
- The game-show host started her off with some easy questions.电视有奖竞赛节目主持人以几个简单的问题开始向她提问。
start on
[phrasal verb] 1
start on (something) : to begin doing (something)开始做（某事）
- Did you start on your homework yet?你开始做家庭作业了吗？
2
start (someone) on (something) : to cause (someone) to start doing or using (something)使（某人）开始做；使（某人）开始使用
- The doctor started him on [=made him start taking] antibiotics.医生要他开始服用抗生素。
- When should we start the baby on solid food? [=start feeding the baby solid food]我们什么时候开始让宝宝吃固体食物？
3
start on at (someone) chiefly British, informal : to criticize (someone) about something批评（某人）
- Don't start on at me again about spending money!不要又来批评我花钱的事！
start out
[phrasal verb] 1
: to begin in a specified way（以某方式）开始 — often + with
- He started out by introducing himself.他一开始先做了自我介绍。
- She started out at a slow jog.她从慢跑开始。
- The day started out hot and humid.那天一开始就潮湿闷热。
- The story started out good, but I didn't like the ending.故事开头不错，但我不喜欢结尾。
- She started out wanting to be a doctor but became a midwife instead.她起初想做一名医生，但后来成了一名助产士。
- I started out with $100 but I have only $10 left.我开始有100美元，但后来只剩下10美元了。
- Let's start out with some warm-up exercises.咱们从热身运动开始。
2
: to have a specified quality, identity, job, etc., at the start以（某品质、身份、工作等）起步；开始时是
- What started out as a simple idea has become an expensive and complicated project.最初的一个简单的想法演变成耗资巨大而复杂的项目。
- He started out in teaching before becoming a lawyer.他在成为律师之前是个教师。
3
: to begin an important period in your life or career开始（生活或事业中的）重要时期
- The couple is just starting out.这对夫妻刚刚开始新婚生活。
- She started out on a career in teaching.她开始了教书生涯。
4
: to begin to travel出发；启程
- They started out in the early morning.他们清晨动身了。
5
: to have a particular place as a beginning point（从某地点）开始
- The parade starts out at the intersection of First and Main.游行从第一大街和主街的交叉口开始。
start over
[phrasal verb] chiefly US 1
start over or start (something) over : to begin doing something again重新开始
- I'm sorry, but you'll have to start over. = I'm sorry, but you'll have to start (all) over again.对不起，但是你得重做。
- She saw her divorce as an opportunity to start (her life) over.她把离婚当作开始（新生活）的一次机会。
2
: to begin to happen again再次发生
- In the spring, the eggs hatch, and the cycle starts over. = The cycle starts (all) over again.春天，蛋开始孵化，新的一轮循环又开始了。
start something
informal also start anything : to do something that causes trouble惹事
- She is always trying to start something.她总是要惹事。
- Don't start anything.不要找麻烦。
start the ball rolling
start up
[phrasal verb] 1
: to begin to happen or exist开始发生；开始出现
- New businesses are starting up all over the state.新企业在州内各地纷纷涌现。
- The rain started up again.又开始下雨了。
2
start up or start (something) up or start up (something) : to begin to function or to make (something) begin to function发动；启动；运转
- The car/engine won't start up.汽车/引擎无法启动。
- He started the lawn mower up.他开动了割草机。
to start with
1
— used to introduce a statement that is the first in a series of statements首先；第一
- “I don't think we should buy the car.” “Why not?” “To start with, I'm not sure we can afford it.”“我认为我们不应该买车。”“为什么不呢？”“首先，我不确定我们能够买得起。”
2
: at the beginning : before the current time or situation开始时；起初
- She has lost a lot of weight, and she wasn't very heavy to start with.她的体重已经减掉了很多，而且她原本也不是很重。
- He didn't like his job to start with [=at first, initially], but he got used to it eventually.他一开始并不喜欢自己的工作，但是最终习惯了。
2 start /ˈstɑɚt/ noun
plural starts
2 start
/ˈstɑɚt/
noun
plural starts
Learner's definition of START
1
[count] : the time at which something begins开始；起始点 — usually singular通常用单数 — often + of
- At the season's start, the team didn't play well.赛季开始时，球队表现不佳。
- It was clear from the (very) start that she would eventually succeed.从一开始就毫无疑问，她最终会成功。
- The game was close from start to finish.从开始到结束，双方的比分一直接近。
- The start of the race was delayed.比赛开始的时间推迟了。
2
[count] : the first part of an activity, development, event, etc.开头；开端 — usually singular通常用单数 — often + of — see also flying start, running start, a slow start at 1slow
- The restaurant is off to a promising/shaky start.餐厅一开始就前途光明/前景堪忧。
- His parents gave him a good start in life.父母给他的人生开了个好头。
- Their marriage got off to a good/bad start. [=was good/bad at the beginning]他们的婚姻有个美好/糟糕的开端。
- We missed the start of the game.我们错过了比赛的开头。
- Their discovery could be the start of something big.他们的发现也许是某个重大发现的开端。
3
[count] : the first opportunity to begin a career（事业的）最初机遇，起步机会 — usually singular通常用单数 — often + in
- the company where he got his start [=where he started his career]他开始职业生涯的那家公司
- She got her start in an off-Broadway play.她在外百老汇戏剧中开始了自己的表演生涯。
- She gave him his start in the business.她给了他在这行发展的起步机会。
4
[count] : the act of starting something启动；开始 — usually singular通常用单数 — see also false start
- Housing starts [=the number of new houses that people started to build] declined in September.九月份新建房数量下滑。
- Despite his late start, he managed to take the lead in the race.尽管他起跑晚了，他还是设法在比赛中领先了。
- She got an early start working in the garden the next morning.第二天早晨，她早早开始在园子里干活。
- We didn't get as much done as we'd hoped, but it's a start.我们做的没有希望的那样多，不过这是个开始。
- Her divorce gave her an opportunity to make a fresh/new start. [=to start a new life]离婚给了她开始新生活的机会。
- He made a start on dinner. [=he started dinner]他开始吃晚饭。
5
[singular] : a brief, sudden action or movement惊起；突然的一动
- She gave a start [=started, jumped] when he tapped her on the shoulder.他轻拍她的肩膀时，她吓了一跳。
- He woke with a start.他突然惊醒了。
6
the start : the place where a race begins起点；出发点
- The runners lined up at the start.运动员们在起跑线上排成一条线。
7
[count] sports
a : a game in which someone (such as a baseball pitcher) is playing at the beginning以首发队员参与的比赛
- He's undefeated in six starts this year. [=he has started six games and has won them all]他今年六次首发全胜。
- He pitched poorly in his last start.他在上次首发出场中投得不好。
b : a race in which a person, horse, etc., participates as a competitor比赛；上场
- The horse has had 10 starts this season.这匹马本赛季参赛了10次。
8
by/in fits and starts
for a start
— used to introduce a statement that is the first in a series of statements首先；第一
- “What was the restaurant like?” “Well, for a start [=for starters], the food was fantastic.”“这家餐厅怎么样？”“首先嘛，菜肴就很棒。”
started; starting; starts
5
: the act or an instance of being a competitor in a race or a member of a starting lineup in a game
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Synonyms
Example Sentences
Verb They started clearing land for the new housing development. He started studying music at the age of five. As soon as you're ready to play, we'll start. Let's start with some warm-up exercises. He deleted what he wrote and started fresh. Olympic athletes start young and train hard. I started the quilt last month. Have you started your book report? We started the meeting at 6:30. She started the meeting with a brief review of the previous meeting. Noun knew from the start of the game that he would win easily See More
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Verb
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Tuesday’s ruling might be only the start of this disqualification campaign. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2022 San Diego State University will move its film, TV and new media production programs to Chula Vista in what might be the start of a migration of four-year universities to South County. Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 Saturday should be the start of some cooler temperatures, though sticky conditions will remain. Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2022 If your loved one is looking to live more sustainably, a kit like this is a great start. Brittney Morgan, House Beautiful, 6 Sep. 2022 But the three-plus-hour performance was a great start and shows that better things are ahead, and that should be celebrated after all the critics were sounding off since the end of last season. Erick Smith, USA TODAY, 5 Sep. 2022 Labor Day is, in some ways, a bittersweet holiday, marking the impending end of summer, the start of another school year and, often, the last chance to host a blowout barbecue for friends. Chris Morris, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2022 Turner completed 14 of 22 passes in what was his first collegiate start for 172 yards and a pair of touchdowns – good for a 150.2 passer rating. Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 3 Sep. 2022 There is both a meteorological and astronomical start to autumn, and those come on different dates. Emily Deletter, The Enquirer, 2 Sep. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Verb
Middle English sterten; akin to Middle High German sterzen to stand up stiffly, move quickly
First Known Use
Verb
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a
Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Time Traveler
The first known use of start was before the 12th century Phrases Containing start
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