释义 |
well(-)beˈgun, ppl. a. Favourably or fully started. Chiefly in proverb (see quot. 1639).
1542Udall Erasm. Apoph. 38 For accordyng to our englishe prouerbe, a thyng well begoonne, is more then halfe dooen. 1639J. Clarke Parœm. 3 Well begun is halfe done. 1742Young Nt. Th. ix. 2066 And dost thou chuse what ends, ere well-begun? |