| 释义 |
start verb—开 v (often used) 起 v 启动 v 启 v Examples:where there's a start, there's a finish (idiom); finish once one starts sth—start on sth new and different (idiom); to display originality—start on virtue but give up (idiom); to fail to carry things through—start talking to end an awkward silence or embarrassing situation—lit. dragon's head, snake's tail (idiom); fig. a strong start but weak finish—cecum (start of the colon, linking it small intestine)—start sth new or original (idiom); to break a new path—It is said that ... (at the start of a narrative)—lit. tiger's head, snake's tail (idiom); fig. a strong start but weak finish—lit. start off leniently (idiom); please do not be too strict with me—Joseph Joffre (1852-1931), leading French general at the start of World War One—repent and start afresh (idiom); to turn over a new leaf—a single spark can start a huge blaze (idiom); an insignificant cause can have a massive effect—Deng Tuo (1912-1966), sociologist and journalist, died under persecution at the start of the Cultural Revolution—lit. win a victory on raising the flag (idiom); fig. to start on sth and have immediate success—if two tigers fight, one must get injured (idiom); if you start a war, someone is bound get hurt—lit. on the beat, together now (idiom); Start dancing!—reform and start afresh (idiom); to turn over a new leaf—start reading furiously, contrary to previous habit [idiom.]—it's better hurry at the start than to rush later [idiom.]— |