"start out" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 开始（旅程/事业）
• 起步

Definition

开始一段旅程、职业或过程，通常强调某事的新起点或初始阶段。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

常用于谈论职业、项目或人生旅程的起点。'Start out' 强调初期阶段，经常与 'as' （身份）或 'by' （方式）搭配使用，比如 'start out as...' 或 'start out by...'。比单纯的 'start' 表达更侧重过程的开始。

Examples

I started out as a waiter before becoming a chef.

我**开始**时是服务员，后来成了厨师。

We start out early in the morning on our hike.

我们一大早就**开始**徒步旅行。

Children often start out learning to read with simple books.

孩子们**开始**学读书时通常用简单的书。

She didn't start out as an expert, but she learned quickly.

她一开始不是专家，但很快学会了。

When you start out, don't worry about making mistakes.

刚**开始**时，别担心犯错。

Most businesses start out small and grow over time.

大多数企业都是**从小开始**，逐渐发展起来的。