FIRSTBritish EnglishBrE informal used to emphasize the first of a list of facts or opinions you are stating 首先,第一〔用于强调一系列事实或观点的第一条〕
Well, for a start, the weather was horrible.
哦,首先,天气很糟。
Examples from the Corpus
for a start• Ryan Stromsborg, a sophomore from Notre Dame High, is challengingfor a startingspot in the infield and outfield.• They were small groups for a start.• You won't like my hair, for a start.• Lovejoy himself is firmly in the tradition of the likeablerogue - no first name for a start.• For instance, a trip to the seaside is out for a start.• I had no religionfor a start, though I had developed respect for the Church through knowingMonsignor.• Pretty strong inns all along the coach road, for a start.• You have to understand that, for a start.• I don't think she'll get the job. She's too young, for a start.