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Beginnings, starts and early stages
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noun 
/bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
/bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/ 1
[C] [usually singular] the first part of something 開頭部分 beginning of :
There is no need to start at the beginning of each section. 沒有必要從每部分的開頭開始。
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the first part of a period of time （一段時間的）開始，起初
beginning of :
I'll be away for two weeks at the beginning of April. 我4月初要離開兩個星期。
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the first part of an event or process （事件或過程的）開端
beginning of :
It was the beginning of a friendship that would last his whole life. 這是一段將伴随他一生的友誼的開始。
from the very beginning/right from the beginning (=from the exact point when something starts) 從一開始 :
He knew they'd be friends from the very beginning. 他從一開始就知道他們會成爲朋友。
from beginning to end :
If it's anything like last year's party, it'll be dull from beginning to end. 如果是像去年那樣的聚會，那從頭到尾都會乏味得很。
mark the beginning of something :
This success marked the beginning of a new phase in his career. 這次成功標志着他事業新階段的開始。
new beginning :
To me, this moment was both an ending and a new beginning. 對我來說，這一時刻既是一個終結又是一個新的開端。
in the beginning :
In the beginning I found it hard to concentrate, but now it's much easier. 開始時我發覺很難全神貫注，但是現在容易多了。
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the background or origin of something, for example where it started, how it started etc 起源；開端
It was a decade that saw the beginnings of the space programme. 太空計劃從開始制定到現在已經有10年時間。
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the first signs that something is starting to happen or exist 先兆；萌芽階段
the beginnings of something :
We may now have the beginnings of an agreement. 我們現在看來也許可以達成一致。
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start
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noun /stɑː(r)t/
/stɑː(r)t/ 1
[singular] the beginning of a period of time 開始；開端；開始部分 start of :
At the start of the final year, students do work experience. 在最後一年的開始階段，學生們開始工作實習。
The revolutions of 1848 marked the start of a fascinating period in world history. 1848年的革命標志着世界史上最引人入勝的篇章的開始。
This could be the start of a beautiful friendship. 這可能是他們美好友誼的開始。
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[singular] the beginning of a film, story, show etc （電影、故事和表演等的）開始
Let's look at the start of the story in more detail. 讓我們更細致地看看故事的開頭。
Hurry up or we'll miss the start. 快點，要不然我們就趕不上開頭那部分了。
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[singular] the way that someone begins a period of time or activity 開頭；開端 start to :
There's no better start to the day than a healthy breakfast. 沒有什麽比用一頓健康的早餐開始一天更好的了。
have/make a great/fine/excellent etc start :
Hakkinen had a great start and was in second place by the first corner. 哈肯南起跑得非常好，第一個轉彎時位居第二位。
Waddle has made an excellent start to his new career. 瓦德的新事業起步非常好。
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introduction
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noun /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃ(ə)n/
/ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃ(ə)n/ 2
[U] the process of bringing something into existence or use for the first time 引入；引進；采用；推行 Opposition to the tax has decreased since its introduction last year. 自從去年推行此項稅收以來，人們的反對已經減少了。
the introduction of new cancer-fighting drugs 新型抗癌藥物的引進
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arrival
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noun /əˈraɪv(ə)l/
/əˈraɪv(ə)l/ 1a
the time when someone joins an organization or starts a new job 加入；參加
Since his arrival at the club, he has brought in several star players. 他加入俱樂部之後，帶來了幾個明星運動員。
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[U] the time when something begins or comes into existence 開始；出現 arrival of :
the arrival of spring 春天的到來
Our lives have been revolutionized by the arrival of the personal computer. 我們的生活由於個人電腦的面世而發生了革命性的變化。
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noun /əˈpɪərəns/
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[U] the time when something starts to exist or be seen 出現；顯露 The disease is contagious only before the appearance of its initial symptoms. 這種病只在初始症狀出現前會傳染。
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conception
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noun /kənˈsepʃ(ə)n/
/kənˈsepʃ(ə)n/ 2
[singular] the time when someone creates a new idea or thing 創始 She was with the band from its conception. 從樂隊創辦開始，她就是其中的一員。
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noun [singular] /ˈaʊtˌset/
/ˈaʊtˌset/ the start of something 起始；開始；開端
at/from the outset :
You are going to love this book from the outset. 你從一開始就會喜歡這本書的。
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starting point
noun [C] /ˈstɑː(r)tɪŋ ˌpɔɪnt/
/ˈstɑː(r)tɪŋ ˌpɔɪnt/ 2
something that you use as the first stage in a discussion, learning process, or other activity （討論、學習或其他活動的）起點 Synonyms and related words
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noun [singular] /ˈɒnˌset/
/ˈɒnˌset/ the beginning of something, especially something bad （尤指某種壞事情的）開始，發作
the onset of the disease 這種病的發作
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commencement
noun /kəˈmensmənt/
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[C/U] formal the beginning of something 開始 Synonyms and related words
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a clean slate/sheet
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a situation in which everything bad or wrong that you have done in the past is forgiven or forgotten, and you can make a new start 已勾銷錯誤；重新開始
start/begin with a clean slate/sheet :
Firms often want to start with a clean sheet when setting up a new subsidiary. 公司在成立子公司時往往想清清白白地重新開始。
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the advent of something
formalthe introduction of a new product, idea, custom etc （新産品、新思想、新習俗等的）出現Before the advent of computers, not many people knew how to type. 計算機出現之前，沒有多少人會打字。
The advent of the Euro has redefined Europe. 歐元的出現已經重新定義歐洲。
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apprenticeship
noun [C/U] /əˈprentɪsʃɪp/
/əˈprentɪsʃɪp/ a
someone's early experiences in a particular type of work or activity 見習期；訓練期
She was elected party leader without serving the normal political apprenticeship. 她沒有經過常規的政治歷練就被選爲黨的領導人。
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noun /bɜː(r)θ/
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[singular] the beginning of something such as an idea, institution, or nation 開始；起源 birth of :
the birth of a new era in British politics 英國政治新時代的開端
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birthplace
noun [C] [usually singular] /ˈbɜː(r)θˌpleɪs/
/ˈbɜː(r)θˌpleɪs/ 2
the place where something first started to exist （事物的）發源地，誕生地 birthplace of :
the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution 工業革命的發源地
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breeding ground
noun [C]
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a situation or place in which bad things can easily begin to develop （壞事物的）溫床，滋生地 breeding ground for/of :
The university was a breeding ground for political radicals. 這所大學是政治激進派的溫床。
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used about good things （好事物的）發源地
School football has always been a breeding ground for new talent. 學校足球一直是新人才的發源地。
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- the time when someone or something arrives or happens, especially something new （尤指新事物的）到來
the coming of spring 春天的到來
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/kənˌtɪnjʊˈeɪʃ(ə)n/ 2
[C] a situation in which something begins again at the point at which it was interrupted （停頓後的）再繼續，恢複 We look forward to a continuation of the talks next week. 我們都盼望下周能繼續會談。
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the dawn of something
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the time when something such as a new period in history begins （歷史上）某事物的開端
People have talked about the weather since the dawn of civilization.
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embryo
noun [C] /ˈembriˌəʊ/
/ˈembriˌəʊ/ 2
the beginning of something such as a plan or idea 萌芽期；初期 Planning is still in its embryo stages. 計劃仍處在萌芽期。
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first base
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the first successful step in an attempt to achieve something 成功的第一步；初步成功 get to/past first base :
Our project never got to first base. 我們的項目從未邁出成功的第一步。
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the first flush of youth/success/love/freedom etc
phrase mainly literary
the time when something is new and exciting 青春/成功/戀愛/自由等的新奇感
She was still in the first flush of her huge success. 她仍處在巨大成功後最初的興奮狀態。
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flyer
noun [C] /ˈflaɪə(r)/
/ˈflaɪə(r)/ 4
informal a flying start 快速起跑；良好的開局；良好的開端 Synonyms and related words
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flying start
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a very good beginning to a race, game, or piece of work 快速起跑；良好的開局；良好的開端
Jimenez got off to a flying start, with two goals in 20 minutes. 希門内斯開局良好，20分鐘内攻入兩球。
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from the moment (that)
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used for emphasizing the exact point in time when something started to happen 從那一刻起
From that moment on, I loved swimming. 從那一刻起，我喜歡上了遊泳。
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- from the beginning of something
I fell in love with Lisbon from the off.
This meaning is based on one submitted to the Open Dictionary by: Daria Kovnatska from Ukraine on 26/03/2018She was suspicious of their motives right from the off.
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gateway drug
noun [C] /ˈɡeɪtweɪ ˌdrʌɡ/
/ˈɡeɪtweɪ ˌdrʌɡ/2
someone or something that leads people towards other similar things that are more powerful, more dangerous or more harmfulRamsey Campbell is my favourite horror novelist, and was in fact the gateway drug that led my 12-year-old self into the wider world of general horror.
gateway drug to/into:
In 2016, Heimlich described the candidate as the gateway drug to outright white nationalism.
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- the beginning, birth, or origin of something 起源；創始
The genesis of the new project was a meeting of experts in 2002.
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germ
noun /dʒɜː(r)m/
/dʒɜː(r)m/ 2
[singular] something that could develop into a greater idea or plan 萌芽；發端；起源 the germ of an idea 思想的起源
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noun [C] /ˈhʌniˌmuːn/
/ˈhʌniˌmuːn/ 2
the beginning of a period of time, when everything is pleasant and people try not to criticize （開始時的）和諧時期；蜜月時期 It seems that the new government's honeymoon is now over. 看起來現在新政府的“蜜月時期”已經過去了。
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imposition
noun /ˌɪmpəˈzɪʃ(ə)n/
/ˌɪmpəˈzɪʃ(ə)n/ 1
[U] the introduction of something such as a new law or a new system 實施；推行 imposition of :
the imposition of economic sanctions 經濟制裁的實施
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inception
noun [U] formal /ɪnˈsepʃ(ə)n/
/ɪnˈsepʃ(ə)n/ the beginning of something 開始；開端；初期
I had been chairman of the club since its inception in 1904.
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initiation
noun /ɪˌnɪʃiˈeɪʃ(ə)n/
/ɪˌnɪʃiˈeɪʃ(ə)n/ 2
[U] formal the act of making something start, especially an official process （尤指正式的）開始，創始 initiation of :
Youth Councils will be set up for the initiation of these projects. 青年委員會即將建立並開始實施這些方案。
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institution
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noun /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃ(ə)n/
/ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃ(ə)n/ 3
[U] the introduction of a system, rule, or policy 建立；設立；制定 institution of :
the institution of a new health-care system 新的保健系統的建立
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intro
noun [C] informal /ˈɪntrəʊ/
/ˈɪntrəʊ/ the introduction to something, for example a piece of music or writing （音樂或文章等的）介紹，引子
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jumping-off point
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the first step in a project or activity （項目或活動的）開端，起點 Synonyms and related words
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kickoff
noun [C] /ˈkɪkˌɒf/
/ˈkɪkˌɒf/ 2
[usually singular] the beginning of an event （事件的）開始 Synonyms and related words
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noun [C] /lɔːntʃ/
/lɔːntʃ/ 2
the start of a major activity such as a military attack, a public investigation, or a new career or project （軍事襲擊、公衆調查、新事業或新項目等的）開始 Synonyms and related words
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lead-in
noun [C] /ˈliːd ɪn/
/ˈliːd ɪn/ a statement, action, or short piece of film used for introducing something （介紹某物的）開場白，短片介紹
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lead time
noun [C/U] /ˈliːd ˌtaɪm/
/ˈliːd ˌtaɪm/ the time between planning something and starting to do it （從計劃到着手做某事的）準備時間
Local firms learned how to reduce lead time by 75–95% while still reducing costs. 當地公司學會了如何在降低成本的同時把準備時間減少75%至95%。
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lift-off
noun [C/U]
2
mainly journalism the time when something important or exciting will happen 重大（或激動人心）的事情將發生之時 Synonyms and related words
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the off
noun British informal /ɒf/
/ɒf/ the beginning of something （某事的）開始
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opening
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noun /ˈəʊp(ə)nɪŋ/
/ˈəʊp(ə)nɪŋ/ 1
[C] an occasion when a new shop, public building etc starts working and being available for people to use or visit 開業典禮；落成典禮；啓用典禮 grand opening (=an opening celebrated with a big party or a sale) 開業大典；落成大典 :
Lots of stars were invited to the Gallery's grand opening. 許多明星被邀請參加美術館盛大的落成典禮。
opening of :
the opening of a new section of ring-road 環形公路一個新路段的通車典禮
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[C] the beginning of something 開始；開頭 He appears briefly at the opening of the film. 他在電影的開頭部分露了個面。
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outbreak
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noun [C] /ˈaʊtˌbreɪk/
/ˈaʊtˌbreɪk/ the sudden start of war, disease, violence etc （戰爭、疾病、暴力等的)爆發，突然發生
outbreak of :
An outbreak of food poisoning led to the deaths of five people. 突發的食物中毒導致5人死亡。
the outbreak of war 戰爭的爆發
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outburst
noun [C] /ˈaʊtˌbɜː(r)st/
/ˈaʊtˌbɜː(r)st/ a
the sudden start of an activity or emotional reaction among a lot of people （活動或情緒在一大群人中的）突發
outburst of :
an outburst of patriotic fervour 愛國主義熱情的大迸發
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prologue
noun [C] /ˈprəʊlɒɡ/
/ˈprəʊlɒɡ/ 2
an event that leads to another event 序幕；開端 prologue to :
rumblings of discontent that were a prologue to war 怨聲載道是戰爭的序幕
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rebirth
noun /riːˈbɜː(r)θ/
/riːˈbɜː(r)θ/ 1
[singular/uncountable] a situation in which something becomes popular, important, or effective again 再生；複興；新生 This period marked a rebirth in civic pride. 這個時期標志着市民自豪感的複興。
the rebirth of jazz 爵士樂的複興
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recovery
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noun /rɪˈkʌv(ə)ri/
/rɪˈkʌv(ə)ri/ 2
[singular/uncountable] the process of returning to normal activity after a period of slow activity 恢複 There were still no real signs of an economic recovery. 還沒有出現經濟複蘇的真正迹象。
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renewal
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noun [C/U] /rɪˈnjuːəl/
/rɪˈnjuːəl/ 1
the process of starting something again after a pause 重新開始 renewal of :
a renewal of war/hostilities 戰火重燃/敵對狀態的重新開始
Recently there has been a renewal of interest in environmental issues. 最近人們又重新開始對環境問題感興趣了。
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resumption
noun [singular/uncountable] formal /rɪˈzʌmpʃ(ə)n/
/rɪˈzʌmpʃ(ə)n/ the start of something again after a temporary stop 重新開始；繼續
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resurrection
noun /ˌrezəˈrekʃ(ə)n/
/ˌrezəˈrekʃ(ə)n/ 2
[singular/uncountable] the act of making something exist again or of starting to use something again after it has disappeared, been forgotten, or stopped being used 複興；恢複使用 the astonishing resurrection of his pop career 他的流行音樂事業令人吃驚地再度崛起
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return
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noun /rɪˈtɜː(r)n/
/rɪˈtɜː(r)n/ 1a
the start of a feeling or situation again （情感或某種情形的）複歸
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root [plural] the origins or background of something 根源；背景
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noun /ruːt/
/ruːt/ 3
roots
have its roots in something :
The Association has its roots in the early 1950s. 這個協會源於20世紀50年代初期。
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soft opening
noun [C] business /ˌsɒft ˈəʊp(ə)nɪŋ/
/ˌsɒft ˈəʊp(ə)nɪŋ/ a time when a business such as a restaurant opens informally without much publicity, before the official opening
Tonight was a soft opening. Tomorrow, Thursday, March 29th, is the first regular day open with hours 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
After a weeks-long soft opening, the restaurant officially opens today.
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spark
noun /spɑː(r)k/
/spɑː(r)k/ 4
[singular] mainly journalism something that starts a series of events or a process （一系列事件或某個過程的）誘因，導火線 The most immediate spark for unrest could come from the economy. 導致動蕩局面的最直接原因可能來自經濟。
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noun [C] /ˈstɑː(r)tə(r)/
/ˈstɑː(r)tə(r)/ 5
something that you say or do to start a particular activity, for example a conversation or a game （比賽或遊戲等活動的）開始階段，起始點 The pupils' own experiences can be a useful starter for discussion. 討論可以從小學生們自身的經歷開始。
I'll give you the first three letters as a starter (=for you to guess the rest of the word). 我給你提示前3個字母。
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a clean slate
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a situation in which everything bad or wrong that you have done in the past is forgiven or forgotten, and you can make a new start 已勾銷錯誤；重新開始
start/begin with a clean slate/sheet :
Firms often want to start with a clean slate when setting up a new subsidiary. 公司在成立子公司時往往想清清白白地重新開始。
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Volcanos: active, crater, dormant...
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Skin problems, swellings and injuries: abrasion, abscess, athlete's foot...
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an inauguration ceremony 就職典禮
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Reforms have been introduced at the Prime Minister's instigation. 在首相的倡導下，改革得以開始進行。
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the gates of heaven/hell
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the beginning of an extremely good/bad experience 天堂/地獄之門（指非常好的/糟糕的事情的開始）
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