
好词典

源自中古英语,由 'out'(外)和 'set'(放置)组合而成,字面意思是“向外放置”,引申为“开始”或“起点”。
❶ 指某件事情的开始或最初阶段,强调从最初那一刻起的状态或情况。
“From the outset, it was clear that the project would be challenging.”
(从一开始就很明显,这个项目会很有挑战性。)
“He made his intentions known at the outset of the meeting.”
(他在会议一开始就表明了自己的意图。)
from the outset — 从最初开始,强调从某件事情的最初阶段就存在或发生的情况。
“From the outset, she knew the job wasn't right for her.”
(从一开始,她就知道这份工作不适合她。)
at the outset — 在开始时,指某件事情的最初阶段或最初时刻。
“At the outset, the plan seemed perfect, but problems soon arose.”
(最初,这个计划看起来完美,但问题很快就出现了。)