起初
сначала
at beginning
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| Fast | 10 words | ≈ 3,650 words | visible vocabulary growth |
| Intensive | 15 words | ≈ 5,500 words | strong motivation |
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起初 belongs to the topic "Adverbs of Frequency". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
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At first, wash your hands, and then eat.
вариант «сначала», чаще встречается в письменной речи
At the beginning of the project there were difficulties, but then things improved.
разговорный вариант, похож на «сначала», иногда подчёркивает последовательность
First (for now), do your homework, then play.
подчёркивает временную ситуацию в начале, часто о состоянии, которое потом меняется
At first it was difficult, but then everything settled.
официальнее; подчёркивает изначальный план, состояние или намерение
Initially it was planned to run the experiment in May.
At first he wanted to refuse, but then he agreed.
разговорная фраза — предложение первого шага или временного начала
To start with, make a copy of the file.
употребляется с существительным: «в начале недели», иногда как «в начале» = «сначала»
At the start of the film it was boring, but then it became interesting.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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What does 起初 mean?
at beginning
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Is 起初 part of Adverbs of Frequency vocabulary?
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