false start
noun/ˌfɔːls ˈstɑːt/
/ˌfɔːls ˈstɑːrt/
- an unsuccessful attempt to begin something
不成功的开端；起步失误 - After a number of false starts, she finally found a job she liked.
她起初失败了几次，之后终于找到了喜欢的工作。
- After a number of false starts, she finally found a job she liked.
- (sport) a situation when somebody taking part in a race starts before the official signal has been given
起跑犯规；抢跑