"outset" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 开始

Definition

'Outset' 指的是某事的开始，例如一个项目、事件或过程的最初阶段。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

'Outset' 比较正式，多用于书面或正式场合。常见搭配：'from the outset', 'at the outset'。不要与 'outcome'（结果）或 'onset'（常指坏事的开始）混淆。

Examples

We planned everything carefully from the outset.

我们从**开始**就仔细进行了计划。

At the outset, the rules were explained to everyone.

在**开始**时，规则向大家说明了。

The outset of the meeting was delayed.

会议的**开始**被推迟了。

She made her goals clear right at the outset.

她在**开始**时就明确了自己的目标。

There were problems from the very outset of the project.

项目一**开始**就有问题。

If you had mentioned that at the outset, it would have saved us time.

如果你一**开始**就提到这个，原本可以节省我们的时间。