Outset ˈaʊtset Beginning Noun At/From Out·Set I Clear
The phrase "at the outset" or "from the outset" refers to the beginning of an event, process, or period of time.
outset
[PHRASE 短语] 在开始时/ 从一开始
If something happens at the outset of an event, process, or period of time, it happens at the beginning of it. If something happens from the outset it happens from the beginning and continues to happen.
[PHRASE 短语]在开始时/ 从一开始 If something happens at the outset of an event, process, or period of time, it happens at the beginning of it. If something happens from the outset it happens from the beginning and continues to happen.
[PHR after v]
Decide at the outset what kind of learning programme you want to follow...
开始时就选定自己的学习方案。
From the outset he had put his trust in me, the son of his old friend.
他从一开始就很信任我这个他老朋友的儿子。
Oxford
out·set/ˈaʊtset; NAmEˈaʊtset/nounIDIOMat/from the ˈoutset (of sth)at/from the beginning of sth 从开始◆I made it clear right from the outset that I disapproved.从一开始我就明确地说我不赞成。outsetoutsetsout·set/ˈaʊtset; NAmEˈaʊtset/
LDC
outsetout‧set /ˈaʊtset/ ●○○ noun
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at/from the outset at or from the beginning of an event or process → set out: It was clear from the outset that there were going to be problems. It’s better to get something in writing right at the outset.outset of A person with higher qualifications can get a better paid job at the outset of their career.
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outset
[ˈaʊtset]
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n.开始;开端
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