① at the beginning指時(shí)間的開(kāi)始,如星期、學(xué)期、年月等的開(kāi)始,相當(dāng)于 at the start。
He formulated a plan of study at the beginning of the new term. 新學(xué)期開(kāi)始,他制訂了學(xué)習(xí)計(jì)劃。
The examination will take place at the beginning of January. 考試將在一月初舉行。
The two leaders will hold talks at the beginning of next month. 兩位領(lǐng)導(dǎo)人將在下月初舉行會(huì)談。
② in the beginning意為“起初”,指一件事情的開(kāi)端,相當(dāng)于 at first。
You will think it rather difficult in the beginning,but you will soon get accustomed. 開(kāi)始你會(huì)覺(jué)得相當(dāng)困難,但不久你就會(huì)習(xí)慣的。
Everything is hard in the beginning. 萬(wàn)事開(kāi)頭難。