first
名词
定义 first 名词
thing/person(事物/人)
- B1Singular(單數)
The initial person or thing to perform an action or be in a particular state; the primary individual or item mentioned.
（做某事的）第一人；（發生或提及的）第一件事
She was among the first group to reach the destination.
她是第一批到達目的地的人之一。
He is always the first one to admit that his success is largely due to his appearance.
他總是第一個承認他的成功很大程度上歸功於他的外表。
The first of three documentaries focusing on cancer will air this evening.
三部關於癌症的紀錄片中的第一部將於今晚播出。
event(事件)
- C2Singular(單數)
An event or action that has never occurred or been done before; something that establishes a new precedent.
前所未有的事；開創先例的事
The hospital is implementing this new surgical technique for the first time.
醫院首次實施這種新的手術技術。
This is a first for them.
這是他們的第一次。
This is our first time trying this recipe.
這是我們第一次嘗試這個食譜。
achievement(成就)
- Countable(可數名詞)
The highest level of achievement in an undergraduate degree at a UK university, indicating a top-tier academic performance.
（英國大學學位）最高成績；一等榮譽學位
She graduated from Newcastle University with a first-class honors degree in English.
她以英語一等榮譽學位從紐卡斯爾大學畢業。
He graduated from Oxford with a first.
他以一等榮譽學位從牛津大學畢業。
She is working hard to get a first.
她正在努力取得一等榮譽學位。
gear(檔位)
- Uncountable(不可數名詞)
The lowest gear in a vehicle, used for starting to move or climbing steep inclines.
（汽車的）一檔；起步檔
sport(運動)
- Countable(可數名詞)Usually singular(通常單數)informal(非正式)
A synonym for first base in baseball.
（同 first base）
I caught the ball and calmly stepped on first base.
我接到了球，然後平靜地踏上了一壘。
There were runners on first base and third with no outs.
一壘和三壘上都有跑者，而且沒有出局。
片语 first 名词
- from the (very) first
since the very beginning
從一開始
• I was against that proposal from the very first.
我從一開始就反對那個提案。
副词
定义 first 副词
- A1
Prior to all others in sequence, time, quantity, quality, or significance.
首先；第一
Tom secured first position in the competition.
湯姆在比賽中獲得了第一名。
Who completed it first?
誰先完成的？
If you arrive home first, would you mind feeding the cat?
如果你先到家，你介意餵一下貓嗎？
- B1
At the beginning; for the initial time.
第一次；起初
When was the initial time you encountered each other?
你們第一次見面是什麼時候？
The company was very small when I initially joined it.
我最初加入這家公司時，它規模還很小。
When did you first hear about this news?
你第一次聽到這個消息是什麼時候？
- A2
Used to introduce the first item in a sequence of points or actions.
首先（用於列舉事物時的開頭）
First, I would like to express my gratitude to my parents.
首先，我想對我的父母表達感激之情。
Initially, I'd like to pose a few questions to you.
首先，我想向您提出幾個問題。
First off, let me introduce myself.
首先，讓我自我介紹一下。
限定词
序数词
成语
- first among equals
A person who, while ostensibly equal in rank to others in a group, possesses slightly more authority or responsibility.
同級中的領導者（實際擁有較大權力或責任）
• In the committee, the chairperson is usually the first among equals.
在委員會中，主席通常是同儕中的首席。
- first and foremost
Before anything else; of primary importance.
最重要的是；首先。
• Before we discuss the details, first and foremost, we need to agree on the project's goals.
在我們討論細節之前，首先，我們需要就專案的目標達成一致。
- first come, first served
A principle indicating that people will receive something or be dealt with in the order they ask or arrive.
先來先得
• Due to limited seating, concert tickets will be sold on a first come, first served basis.
由於座位有限，音樂會門票將按照先到先得的原則出售。
- come first
To be of the highest priority or importance to someone.
指（對某人而言）最重要的人或事物。
• For him, his career will always come first.
對他來說，他的事業永遠是第一位。
- first and last
primarily; as the most important consideration or fact.
首先也最重要的
• First and last, safety should be everyone’s primary concern.
首要地，安全應該是每個人的主要關注點。
- at first
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。
- first things first
Used to indicate that more important matters should be dealt with before less important ones.
重要事項先行
• First things first, we should prioritize, so let's complete this report.
首先，我們應該優先考慮，所以讓我們完成這份報告。
- be in the first flush of
To be in the initial or earliest stage of something.
初期，初階段
• They are in the first flush of love, and everything feels new and exciting.
他們正處於戀愛的初期，一切都感覺新鮮又刺激。
- put someone/something first
To prioritize someone or something above all others; to treat as most important.
將某人或某事視為比其他任何人和事都更重要，優先考慮。
• In building his new company, he always puts the needs of his customers first.
在建立新公司時，他總是將客戶的需求放在首位。