beginning
/bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #169 in the learning path
开始；开端
Definitions
n. The first part or starting point of something.
开始；开端
Example
We missed the beginning of the film yesterday.
我们昨天错过了电影的开头。
The beginning of formal education marks an important stage in a child's social development.
正规教育的开始标志着儿童社会性发展的一个重要阶段。
Collocations
- at the beginning of
- from beginning to end
- a new beginning
Word family
- begin (v.)
- beginner (n.)
Synonyms
- start
- opening
Antonyms
- end
Usage tip
at the beginning of后接名词；in the beginning表示起初。
FAQ
- What does beginning mean?
- The first part or starting point of something.
- How is beginning pronounced?
- UK /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/, US /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
