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First crack at Meaning in English

expression

ˈfɝst/ /ˈkɹæk/ /ˈæt
FURST-KRAK-AT
fˈɜːst/ /kɹˈæk/ /ˈæt
FERST-KRAK-AT

释义

To have the earliest or first opportunity to try or do something before others.

用法与细微差别

Informal and commonly used in North American English. Often followed by 'at' plus a noun or activity. Synonyms include 'first shot at' or 'first go at'. Not typically used in very formal writing.

例句

You can have the first crack at the new video game.

basic

Let Anna take the first crack at solving the puzzle.

basic

He got the first crack at the job because he applied early.

basic

I called dibs, so I get first crack at the last slice of pizza!

natural

Who wants first crack at editing the document?

natural

Since you found the problem, you should get first crack at fixing it.

natural