originally
/əˈrɪdʒənəli/
CEFR level B1Topic HistoryWord #3021 in the learning path
起初；原先
Definitions
adv. at first, before later changes
起初；原先
adv. in relation to where someone or something first came from
原本来自
Example
This café was originally a small shop selling flowers.
这家咖啡馆原先是一间卖花的小店。
Many buildings originally designed as factories have been converted into housing to meet growing urban demand.
许多最初设计为工厂的建筑已被改建为住宅，以满足不断增长的城市需求。
Collocations
- originally planned
- originally intended for
- originally from
Word family
- origin (n.)
- original (adj.)
- originality (n.)
Synonyms
- initially
- at first
Usage tip
表示最初情况，常暗示后来有变化；不等于currently。
FAQ
- What does originally mean?
- at first, before later changes in relation to where someone or something first came from
- How is originally pronounced?
- UK /əˈrɪdʒənəli/, US /əˈrɪdʒənəli/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
