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Beginnings, starts and early stages
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noun 
/bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
/bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/ 1
[C] [usually singular] the first part of something 开头部分 beginning of :
There is no need to start at the beginning of each section. 没有必要从每部分的开头开始。
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the first part of a period of time （一段时间的）开始，起初
beginning of :
I'll be away for two weeks at the beginning of April. 我4月初要离开两个星期。
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the first part of an event or process （事件或过程的）开端
beginning of :
It was the beginning of a friendship that would last his whole life. 这是一段将伴随他一生的友谊的开始。
from the very beginning/right from the beginning (=from the exact point when something starts) 从一开始 :
He knew they'd be friends from the very beginning. 他从一开始就知道他们会成为朋友。
from beginning to end :
If it's anything like last year's party, it'll be dull from beginning to end. 如果是像去年那样的聚会，那从头到尾都会乏味得很。
mark the beginning of something :
This success marked the beginning of a new phase in his career. 这次成功标志着他事业新阶段的开始。
new beginning :
To me, this moment was both an ending and a new beginning. 对我来说，这一时刻既是一个终结又是一个新的开端。
in the beginning :
In the beginning I found it hard to concentrate, but now it's much easier. 开始时我发觉很难全神贯注，但是现在容易多了。
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the background or origin of something, for example where it started, how it started etc 起源；开端
It was a decade that saw the beginnings of the space programme. 太空计划从开始制定到现在已经有10年时间。
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the first signs that something is starting to happen or exist 先兆；萌芽阶段
the beginnings of something :
We may now have the beginnings of an agreement. 我们现在看来也许可以达成一致。
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start
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noun /stɑː(r)t/
/stɑː(r)t/ 1
[singular] the beginning of a period of time 开始；开端；开始部分 start of :
At the start of the final year, students do work experience. 在最后一年的开始阶段，学生们开始工作实习。
The revolutions of 1848 marked the start of a fascinating period in world history. 1848年的革命标志着世界史上最引人入胜的篇章的开始。
This could be the start of a beautiful friendship. 这可能是他们美好友谊的开始。
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[singular] the beginning of a film, story, show etc （电影、故事和表演等的）开始
Let's look at the start of the story in more detail. 让我们更细致地看看故事的开头。
Hurry up or we'll miss the start. 快点，要不然我们就赶不上开头那部分了。
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[singular] the way that someone begins a period of time or activity 开头；开端 start to :
There's no better start to the day than a healthy breakfast. 没有什么比用一顿健康的早餐开始一天更好的了。
have/make a great/fine/excellent etc start :
Hakkinen had a great start and was in second place by the first corner. 哈肯南起跑得非常好，第一个转弯时位居第二位。
Waddle has made an excellent start to his new career. 瓦德的新事业起步非常好。
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introduction
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noun /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃ(ə)n/
/ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃ(ə)n/ 2
[U] the process of bringing something into existence or use for the first time 引入；引进；采用；推行 Opposition to the tax has decreased since its introduction last year. 自从去年推行此项税收以来，人们的反对已经减少了。
the introduction of new cancer-fighting drugs 新型抗癌药物的引进
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arrival
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noun /əˈraɪv(ə)l/
/əˈraɪv(ə)l/ 1a
the time when someone joins an organization or starts a new job 加入；参加
Since his arrival at the club, he has brought in several star players. 他加入俱乐部之后，带来了几个明星运动员。
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[U] the time when something begins or comes into existence 开始；出现 arrival of :
the arrival of spring 春天的到来
Our lives have been revolutionized by the arrival of the personal computer. 我们的生活由于个人电脑的面世而发生了革命性的变化。
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appearance
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noun /əˈpɪərəns/
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[U] the time when something starts to exist or be seen 出现；显露 The disease is contagious only before the appearance of its initial symptoms. 这种病只在初始症状出现前会传染。
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conception
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noun /kənˈsepʃ(ə)n/
/kənˈsepʃ(ə)n/ 2
[singular] the time when someone creates a new idea or thing 创始 She was with the band from its conception. 从乐队创办开始，她就是其中的一员。
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noun [singular] /ˈaʊtˌset/
/ˈaʊtˌset/ the start of something 起始；开始；开端
at/from the outset :
You are going to love this book from the outset. 你从一开始就会喜欢这本书的。
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starting point
noun [C] /ˈstɑː(r)tɪŋ ˌpɔɪnt/
/ˈstɑː(r)tɪŋ ˌpɔɪnt/ 2
something that you use as the first stage in a discussion, learning process, or other activity （讨论、学习或其他活动的）起点 Synonyms and related words
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noun [singular] /ˈɒnˌset/
/ˈɒnˌset/ the beginning of something, especially something bad （尤指某种坏事情的）开始，发作
the onset of the disease 这种病的发作
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commencement
noun /kəˈmensmənt/
/kəˈmensmənt/ 1
[C/U] formal the beginning of something 开始 Synonyms and related words
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a clean slate/sheet
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a situation in which everything bad or wrong that you have done in the past is forgiven or forgotten, and you can make a new start 已勾销错误；重新开始
start/begin with a clean slate/sheet :
Firms often want to start with a clean sheet when setting up a new subsidiary. 公司在成立子公司时往往想清清白白地重新开始。
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the advent of something
formalthe introduction of a new product, idea, custom etc （新产品、新思想、新习俗等的）出现Before the advent of computers, not many people knew how to type. 计算机出现之前，没有多少人会打字。
The advent of the Euro has redefined Europe. 欧元的出现已经重新定义欧洲。
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apprenticeship
noun [C/U] /əˈprentɪsʃɪp/
/əˈprentɪsʃɪp/ a
someone's early experiences in a particular type of work or activity 见习期；训练期
She was elected party leader without serving the normal political apprenticeship. 她没有经过常规的政治历练就被选为党的领导人。
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noun /bɜː(r)θ/
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[singular] the beginning of something such as an idea, institution, or nation 开始；起源 birth of :
the birth of a new era in British politics 英国政治新时代的开端
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birthplace
noun [C] [usually singular] /ˈbɜː(r)θˌpleɪs/
/ˈbɜː(r)θˌpleɪs/ 2
the place where something first started to exist （事物的）发源地，诞生地 birthplace of :
the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution 工业革命的发源地
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breeding ground
noun [C]
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a situation or place in which bad things can easily begin to develop （坏事物的）温床，滋生地 breeding ground for/of :
The university was a breeding ground for political radicals. 这所大学是政治激进派的温床。
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used about good things （好事物的）发源地
School football has always been a breeding ground for new talent. 学校足球一直是新人才的发源地。
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- the time when someone or something arrives or happens, especially something new （尤指新事物的）到来
the coming of spring 春天的到来
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noun /kənˌtɪnjʊˈeɪʃ(ə)n/
/kənˌtɪnjʊˈeɪʃ(ə)n/ 2
[C] a situation in which something begins again at the point at which it was interrupted （停顿后的）再继续，恢复 We look forward to a continuation of the talks next week. 我们都盼望下周能继续会谈。
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the dawn of something
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the time when something such as a new period in history begins （历史上）某事物的开端
People have talked about the weather since the dawn of civilization.
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embryo
noun [C] /ˈembriˌəʊ/
/ˈembriˌəʊ/ 2
the beginning of something such as a plan or idea 萌芽期；初期 Planning is still in its embryo stages. 计划仍处在萌芽期。
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first base
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the first successful step in an attempt to achieve something 成功的第一步；初步成功 get to/past first base :
Our project never got to first base. 我们的项目从未迈出成功的第一步。
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the first flush of youth/success/love/freedom etc
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the time when something is new and exciting 青春/成功/恋爱/自由等的新奇感
She was still in the first flush of her huge success. 她仍处在巨大成功后最初的兴奋状态。
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flyer
noun [C] /ˈflaɪə(r)/
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informal a flying start 快速起跑；良好的开局；良好的开端 Synonyms and related words
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flying start
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a very good beginning to a race, game, or piece of work 快速起跑；良好的开局；良好的开端
Jimenez got off to a flying start, with two goals in 20 minutes. 希门内斯开局良好，20分钟内攻入两球。
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from the moment (that)
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used for emphasizing the exact point in time when something started to happen 从那一刻起
From that moment on, I loved swimming. 从那一刻起，我喜欢上了游泳。
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- from the beginning of something
I fell in love with Lisbon from the off.
This meaning is based on one submitted to the Open Dictionary by: Daria Kovnatska from Ukraine on 26/03/2018She was suspicious of their motives right from the off.
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gateway drug
noun [C] /ˈɡeɪtweɪ ˌdrʌɡ/
/ˈɡeɪtweɪ ˌdrʌɡ/2
someone or something that leads people towards other similar things that are more powerful, more dangerous or more harmfulRamsey Campbell is my favourite horror novelist, and was in fact the gateway drug that led my 12-year-old self into the wider world of general horror.
gateway drug to/into:
In 2016, Heimlich described the candidate as the gateway drug to outright white nationalism.
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- the beginning, birth, or origin of something 起源；创始
The genesis of the new project was a meeting of experts in 2002.
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germ
noun /dʒɜː(r)m/
/dʒɜː(r)m/ 2
[singular] something that could develop into a greater idea or plan 萌芽；发端；起源 the germ of an idea 思想的起源
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noun [C] /ˈhʌniˌmuːn/
/ˈhʌniˌmuːn/ 2
the beginning of a period of time, when everything is pleasant and people try not to criticize （开始时的）和谐时期；蜜月时期 It seems that the new government's honeymoon is now over. 看起来现在新政府的“蜜月时期”已经过去了。
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imposition
noun /ˌɪmpəˈzɪʃ(ə)n/
/ˌɪmpəˈzɪʃ(ə)n/ 1
[U] the introduction of something such as a new law or a new system 实施；推行 imposition of :
the imposition of economic sanctions 经济制裁的实施
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inception
noun [U] formal /ɪnˈsepʃ(ə)n/
/ɪnˈsepʃ(ə)n/ the beginning of something 开始；开端；初期
I had been chairman of the club since its inception in 1904.
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initiation
noun /ɪˌnɪʃiˈeɪʃ(ə)n/
/ɪˌnɪʃiˈeɪʃ(ə)n/ 2
[U] formal the act of making something start, especially an official process （尤指正式的）开始，创始 initiation of :
Youth Councils will be set up for the initiation of these projects. 青年委员会即将建立并开始实施这些方案。
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institution
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noun /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃ(ə)n/
/ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃ(ə)n/ 3
[U] the introduction of a system, rule, or policy 建立；设立；制定 institution of :
the institution of a new health-care system 新的保健系统的建立
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intro
noun [C] informal /ˈɪntrəʊ/
/ˈɪntrəʊ/ the introduction to something, for example a piece of music or writing （音乐或文章等的）介绍，引子
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jumping-off point
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the first step in a project or activity （项目或活动的）开端，起点 Synonyms and related words
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kickoff
noun [C] /ˈkɪkˌɒf/
/ˈkɪkˌɒf/ 2
[usually singular] the beginning of an event （事件的）开始 Synonyms and related words
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launch
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noun [C] /lɔːntʃ/
/lɔːntʃ/ 2
the start of a major activity such as a military attack, a public investigation, or a new career or project （军事袭击、公众调查、新事业或新项目等的）开始 Synonyms and related words
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lead-in
noun [C] /ˈliːd ɪn/
/ˈliːd ɪn/ a statement, action, or short piece of film used for introducing something （介绍某物的）开场白，短片介绍
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lead time
noun [C/U] /ˈliːd ˌtaɪm/
/ˈliːd ˌtaɪm/ the time between planning something and starting to do it （从计划到着手做某事的）准备时间
Local firms learned how to reduce lead time by 75–95% while still reducing costs. 当地公司学会了如何在降低成本的同时把准备时间减少75%至95%。
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lift-off
noun [C/U]
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mainly journalism the time when something important or exciting will happen 重大（或激动人心）的事情将发生之时 Synonyms and related words
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the off
noun British informal /ɒf/
/ɒf/ the beginning of something （某事的）开始
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opening
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noun /ˈəʊp(ə)nɪŋ/
/ˈəʊp(ə)nɪŋ/ 1
[C] an occasion when a new shop, public building etc starts working and being available for people to use or visit 开业典礼；落成典礼；启用典礼 grand opening (=an opening celebrated with a big party or a sale) 开业大典；落成大典 :
Lots of stars were invited to the Gallery's grand opening. 许多明星被邀请参加美术馆盛大的落成典礼。
opening of :
the opening of a new section of ring-road 环形公路一个新路段的通车典礼
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Starting up in business: bootstrap, go into, set up...
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[C] the beginning of something 开始；开头 He appears briefly at the opening of the film. 他在电影的开头部分露了个面。
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outbreak
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noun [C] /ˈaʊtˌbreɪk/
/ˈaʊtˌbreɪk/ the sudden start of war, disease, violence etc （战争、疾病、暴力等的)爆发，突然发生
outbreak of :
An outbreak of food poisoning led to the deaths of five people. 突发的食物中毒导致5人死亡。
the outbreak of war 战争的爆发
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outburst
noun [C] /ˈaʊtˌbɜː(r)st/
/ˈaʊtˌbɜː(r)st/ a
the sudden start of an activity or emotional reaction among a lot of people （活动或情绪在一大群人中的）突发
outburst of :
an outburst of patriotic fervour 爱国主义热情的大迸发
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Reactions and ways of responding: reaction, response, reply...
prologue
noun [C] /ˈprəʊlɒɡ/
/ˈprəʊlɒɡ/ 2
an event that leads to another event 序幕；开端 prologue to :
rumblings of discontent that were a prologue to war 怨声载道是战争的序幕
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rebirth
noun /riːˈbɜː(r)θ/
/riːˈbɜː(r)θ/ 1
[singular/uncountable] a situation in which something becomes popular, important, or effective again 再生；复兴；新生 This period marked a rebirth in civic pride. 这个时期标志着市民自豪感的复兴。
the rebirth of jazz 爵士乐的复兴
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recovery
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noun /rɪˈkʌv(ə)ri/
/rɪˈkʌv(ə)ri/ 2
[singular/uncountable] the process of returning to normal activity after a period of slow activity 恢复 There were still no real signs of an economic recovery. 还没有出现经济复苏的真正迹象。
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renewal
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noun [C/U] /rɪˈnjuːəl/
/rɪˈnjuːəl/ 1
the process of starting something again after a pause 重新开始 renewal of :
a renewal of war/hostilities 战火重燃/敌对状态的重新开始
Recently there has been a renewal of interest in environmental issues. 最近人们又重新开始对环境问题感兴趣了。
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resumption
noun [singular/uncountable] formal /rɪˈzʌmpʃ(ə)n/
/rɪˈzʌmpʃ(ə)n/ the start of something again after a temporary stop 重新开始；继续
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resurrection
noun /ˌrezəˈrekʃ(ə)n/
/ˌrezəˈrekʃ(ə)n/ 2
[singular/uncountable] the act of making something exist again or of starting to use something again after it has disappeared, been forgotten, or stopped being used 复兴；恢复使用 the astonishing resurrection of his pop career 他的流行音乐事业令人吃惊地再度崛起
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return
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noun /rɪˈtɜː(r)n/
/rɪˈtɜː(r)n/ 1a
the start of a feeling or situation again （情感或某种情形的）复归
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root [plural] the origins or background of something 根源；背景
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noun /ruːt/
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roots
have its roots in something :
The Association has its roots in the early 1950s. 这个协会源于20世纪50年代初期。
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soft opening
noun [C] business /ˌsɒft ˈəʊp(ə)nɪŋ/
/ˌsɒft ˈəʊp(ə)nɪŋ/ a time when a business such as a restaurant opens informally without much publicity, before the official opening
Tonight was a soft opening. Tomorrow, Thursday, March 29th, is the first regular day open with hours 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
After a weeks-long soft opening, the restaurant officially opens today.
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spark
noun /spɑː(r)k/
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[singular] mainly journalism something that starts a series of events or a process （一系列事件或某个过程的）诱因，导火线 The most immediate spark for unrest could come from the economy. 导致动荡局面的最直接原因可能来自经济。
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noun [C] /ˈstɑː(r)tə(r)/
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something that you say or do to start a particular activity, for example a conversation or a game （比赛或游戏等活动的）开始阶段，起始点 The pupils' own experiences can be a useful starter for discussion. 讨论可以从小学生们自身的经历开始。
I'll give you the first three letters as a starter (=for you to guess the rest of the word). 我给你提示前3个字母。
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a clean slate
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a situation in which everything bad or wrong that you have done in the past is forgiven or forgotten, and you can make a new start 已勾销错误；重新开始
start/begin with a clean slate/sheet :
Firms often want to start with a clean slate when setting up a new subsidiary. 公司在成立子公司时往往想清清白白地重新开始。
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Volcanos: active, crater, dormant...
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Skin problems, swellings and injuries: abrasion, abscess, athlete's foot...
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Sudden instances of a particular emotion: fit, impulse, surge...
an inauguration ceremony 就职典礼
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Reforms have been introduced at the Prime Minister's instigation. 在首相的倡导下，改革得以开始进行。
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the gates of heaven/hell
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the beginning of an extremely good/bad experience 天堂/地狱之门（指非常好的/糟糕的事情的开始）
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