"start out as" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 起初是
• 起步是

Definition

以某种方式、角色或身份开始工作、生活或活动，之后发展或转变为其他东西。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

常用于描述职业发展或人生起点。通常后接最初的身份，如“start out as a student”。含义是以后会有变化或晋升。语境较为口语化或中性。

Examples

He started out as a waiter before becoming a chef.

他**起初是**服务员，后来当上了厨师。

Many actors start out as extras in movies.

许多演员**起初是**电影中的群演。

She started out as a student in this school.

她**起初是**这所学校的学生。

We all start out as beginners when learning something new.

我们在学习新东西时**起初都是**新手。

My company started out as a small family business.

我的公司**起初是**一个家庭小企业。

He started out as an intern, and now he's the manager.

他**起初是**实习生，现在成了经理。