"in the first instance" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 首先
• 起初

Definition

這個短語表示“最初”或“一開始”，常用來說明事情的第一步，之後可能會發生其他事情。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

'In the first instance' 是正式用語，多見於學術或法律場合，表示第一步。不要與較口語化的 'at first' 混淆。

Examples

In the first instance, please report any issues to the manager.

**首先**，請將任何問題報告給經理。

Doctors will try medication in the first instance before considering surgery.

醫生**首先**會嘗試用藥物治療，之後才會考慮手術。

You should contact customer service in the first instance if there is a problem.

如果有問題，**首先**應聯繫客戶服務。

In the first instance, we’ll try fixing it ourselves before calling for help.

**首先**，我們會先自己嘗試修理，再考慮尋求幫助。

Please, in the first instance, direct your questions to the front desk.

請**首先**將你的問題提交到前臺。

In the first instance, all complaints should be submitted in writing.

**首先**，所有投訴應以書面形式提交。