"originally" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 最初
• 原本

Definition

用來描述某件事一開始的狀態，在發生變化之前的樣子。也可以表示最初的計畫或打算。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

通常表示較早的狀態或最初的計畫，如 'originally from Italy'、'originally planned for Friday'。常用於說明事情後來發生了變化。不要和 'original' 混淆，後者通常是形容詞或名詞，不是副詞。

Examples

I originally wanted tea, but now I want coffee.

我**原本**想喝茶，但現在想喝咖啡。

This room was originally a kitchen.

這個房間**最初**是廚房。

She is originally from Mexico.

她**原本**來自墨西哥。

We originally planned to stay for one night, but we ended up staying all weekend.

我們**原本**只打算住一晚，但最後待了整個週末。

The movie was originally supposed to come out in May.

這部電影**原本**應該在五月上映。

I originally thought the job would be easy, but it’s actually pretty stressful.

我**原本**以為這份工作會很輕鬆，但其實壓力很大。