"start with" in Chinese (Simplified)
从……开始
Definition
做某事时,首先做、使用或提到某一部分,然后再继续后面的内容。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
常用于口语和书面语,后面通常接名词或动名词(如“start with homework”)。用于指导步骤或顺序(“Let's start with...”)。和“begin with”意思相近,但“start with”更口语。
Examples
Let's start with the first question.
我们**从**第一个问题**开始**吧。
You should start with a salad before the main course.
你应该**从**沙拉**开始**,然后再吃主菜。
I always start with the easy tasks at work.
我工作时总是**从**简单的任务**开始**。
If you're nervous about speaking, just start with a simple hello.
如果你紧张,说话时就**从**简单的“你好”**开始**吧。
We can start with coffee and see where the day goes.
我们可以**从**喝咖啡**开始**,然后随遇而安。
To answer your question, I'd like to start with a story.
为了回答你的问题,我想**先**讲个故事。