一开始 meaning in English
ab initio
at the outset
at the very start
first instant
Examples
- I figured i was licked before i started .
我想我一开始就让人给吃了。 - Right from the start i was on grandpa's side .
我一开始就偏向爷爷。 - From the beginning the meeting was stormy .
会谈一开始便很激烈。 - He was something serious in the beginning .
他一开始也是个了不起的人物。 - The beginning of that summer boded ill .
夏季一开始就来势不善。