starting

• 描述某事物处于开始阶段、起点的，或作为开端的；也可表示起步的、初始的。

Describing something that is initial, beginning, or at the start of a process.

1. Initial or beginningA2formal

   Relating to the beginning or first stage of something.

   开始的

   • This is the starting point of our journey.
   • The starting date for the project is next Monday.
   • He is in the starting position for the race.

   同义词beginningfirstinauguralincipientinitialintroductoryopeningpreliminary

   反义词closingendingfinallastterminal

2. Primary or basicB1formal

   Basic or introductory level, especially in education or training.

   初级的

   • This is a starting course for beginners.
   • We offer starting salaries based on experience.
   • The starting dose of the medication is low.

   同义词basicbeginningelementaryfundamentalinitialintroductoryprimary

   反义词advancedconcludingfinishing

3. First in a seriesB2informal

   The first or leading member of a group, especially in sports.

   首发的

   • He is the starting quarterback for the team.
   • These are the starting players for tonight's game.
   • She made the starting lineup for the tournament.

   同义词firstfirst-stringinitialleadingopeningprimaryprincipal

   反义词closingfinallast

• 名词，指开始的行为或过程，或某事物开始的起点。

A noun referring to the act or process of beginning something, or the point at which something begins.

1. Beginning or commencementA2formal

   The act or process of beginning something.

   开始

   • The starting of the race was delayed by rain.
   • This marks the starting of a new chapter in our lives.
   • The starting of the engine was problematic.

   同义词beginningcommencementinceptioninitiationkickofflaunchonsetopeningoutsetstart

   反义词cessationconclusionendfinishtermination

2. Participant at the beginningB1informal

   A person who begins or participates from the start, especially in sports.

   起始参与者

   • The starting players were announced before the game.
   • He was chosen as the starting pitcher.
   • The starting lineup includes all the best athletes.

   反义词finisher

• 表示开始一个动作、过程或事件的动词。也可指启动机器、设备或程序，以及着手做某事。

A verb used to indicate the beginning of an action, process, or event.

1. Begin somethingA1formal

   To begin doing something or cause something to begin.

   开始

   • The meeting will start at 9 AM.
   • She started learning Spanish last year.
   • He started the car and drove away.

   同义词begincommenceembark oninaugurateinitiatelaunchopenset about

   反义词ceaseconcludeendfinishstopterminate

2. Make something operateA1formal

   To cause a machine, engine, or device to begin functioning.

   启动

   • Start the engine before driving.
   • She started her computer to check emails.
   • Press the button to start the washing machine.

   同义词activatecrankengageigniteset in motionswitch ontriggerturn on

   反义词ceasecuthaltkillshutstop

3. Establish or foundB1formal

   To create or set up something new, like a business or organization.

   创办

   • They started a new company in 2020.
   • He started his own restaurant last month.
   • She started a charity to help animals.

   同义词createestablishfoundinitiateinstitutelaunchoriginateset up

4. Sudden movementB1informal

   To make a sudden involuntary movement from surprise or fear.

   惊跳

   • The loud noise made her start.
   • He started when someone tapped his shoulder.
   • The cat started at the sight of the dog.

   同义词blenchflinchjerkjumprecoilshytwitchwince

短语动词变体start outstart up