first base

• 棒球术语，指四个垒中的第一垒，球员须触垒才能得分。非正式语境中也可比喻恋爱关系或项目进展的第一阶段。

A term from baseball referring to the first of four bases a player must touch to score a run. In informal contexts, it is also used as a metaphor for the first stage of progress in a relationship or project.

1. Baseball baseA2formalamerican

   The first of the four bases a player must touch to score a run in baseball.

   一垒

   • The batter hit the ball and ran to first base.
   • He was safe at first base after a close play.
   • The coach told him to stay on first base.

2. Initial stage of a relationshipB2slangamerican

   The first stage of physical intimacy in a romantic relationship, typically involving kissing.

   恋爱初期阶段

   • They didn't even get to first base on their date.
   • He was nervous about getting to first base with her.
   • In high school, reaching first base was a big deal.

3. First step in a processB1informal

   The initial stage or starting point of any project or endeavor.

   第一步

   • Getting the funding is the first base of the project.
   • We haven't even reached first base in our negotiations.
   • Completing the application is the first base for the job.