Definition
- B1
in the beginning; initially
最初、起初
At first, I felt a bit unsure about the job, but now I am enjoying it.
起初，我對這份工作感到有點不確定，但現在我很享受它。
They disagreed with the plan at first, but later they changed their minds.
起初他們不同意這個計劃，但後來他們改變了主意。
The idea sounded strange at first, but after careful consideration, we realized its potential.
這個想法起初聽起來很奇怪，但經過仔細考慮後，我們意識到了它的潛力。