先是 meaning in Chinese
former; original
Examples
- Hearn was amazed, and then revolted .
候恩先是一惊，继而则是一阵恶心。 - First the sails and then the masts went .
先是帆坏了，随后桅杆也断了。 - The nozzle first narrows, then flares out .
排气管口先是变窄，然后渐渐张大。 - At first he cried softly to himself .
他先是小声暗自啜泣。 - First his humble little shop became a smart one .
先是他那寒碜的小店变得面目一新了。