"cut your teeth" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 积累经验
• 初涉（某领域）

Definition

首次做某事以获得经验，尤其是在工作或专业领域。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这是一个习语，常用于非正式场合，总是描述初次积累经验的地方。通常与“in”或“on”搭配（如 'cut her teeth in sales'）。不是字面意思的牙齿。

Examples

He cut his teeth working in his uncle's store.

他是在叔叔的店里**积累经验**的。

Many journalists cut their teeth at local newspapers.

许多记者是在地方报社**初涉行业**的。

She cut her teeth on small projects before leading the team.

她在小项目中**积累经验**，之后才带领团队。

I cut my teeth in the restaurant business washing dishes.

我是在餐饮业洗盘子时**初涉此行**的。

Where did you cut your teeth as a designer?

你作为设计师是在哪里**积累经验**的？

Most actors cut their teeth performing in small theaters before making it big.

大多数演员都是在小剧院**初涉表演**，才走红的。