英语词汇“first”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

first

(fɜːʳst )

Word forms: firsts

1. ordinal number A1

The first thing, person, event, or period of time is the one that happens or comes before all the others of the same kind.

She lost 16 pounds in the first month of her diet.

...the first few flakes of snow.

Two years ago Johnson came first in the one hundred metres.

First is also a pronoun.

The second paragraph startled me even more than the first.

We did exercises to improve my car control. The first was to drive on ice.

2. adverb [ADVERB with verb] A1

If you do something first, you do it before anyone else does, or before you do anything else.

I do not remember who spoke first, but we all expressed the same opinion.

First, tell me what you think of my products.

Routine questions first, if you don't mind.

Synonyms: to begin with, firstly, initially, at the beginning

3. ordinal number A1

When something happens or is done for the first time, it has never happened or been done before.

This is the first time she has experienced disappointment.

It was the first occasion when they had both found it possible to keep a rendezvous.

First is also an adverb.

Anne and Steve got engaged two years after they had first started going out.

I met him first at his house where we had a chat.

4. singular noun

An event that is described as a first has never happened before and is important or exciting.

It is a first for New York. An outdoor exhibition of Fernando Botero's sculpture on Park Avenue. [+ for]

Synonyms: novelty, innovation, originality, new experience

5. pronoun B1+

The first you hear of something or the first you know about it is the time when you first become aware of it.

We heard it on the TV last night–that was the first we heard of it.

When Mark arrived home that afternoon, it was the first he knew for sure of the surprise party.

6. adverb [ADVERB before verb] B2

You use first when you are talking about what happens in the early part of an event or experience, in contrast to what happens later.

When he first came home he wouldn't say anything about what he'd been doing.

First is also an ordinal.

She told him that her first reaction was disgust.

My first feeling on getting into the cabin was one of dislike for everything I saw.

7. adverb [ADVERB after verb]

In order to emphasize your determination not to do a particular thing, you can say that rather than do it, you would do something else first. [emphasis]

Marry that self-satisfied idiot? She would die first!

8. adverb A2

You use first when you are about to give the first in a series of items.

Certain guidelines can be given. First, have a heating engineer check the safety of the system.

9. ordinal number

The first thing, person, or place in a line is the one that is nearest to you or nearest to the front.

Before him, in the first row, sat the President.

First in the queue were two Japanese students.

10. ordinal number B1

You use first to refer to the best or most important thing or person of a particular kind.

The first duty of any government must be to protect the interests of the taxpayers.

Imagine winning the local lottery first prize of £5,000.

...first team football.

11. ordinal number

First is used in the title of the job or position of someone who has a higher rank than anyone else with the same basic job title.

...the First Lord of the Admiralty.

...the first mate of a British tanker.

12. countable noun

In British universities, a first is an honours degree of the highest standard.

...an Oxford Blue who took a First in Constitutional History. [+ in]

13. first of all phrase B1+

You use first of all to introduce the first of a number of things that you want to say.

The cut in the interest rates has not had very much impact in California for two reasons. First of all, banks are still afraid to loan.

14. at first phrase B1

You use at first when you are talking about what happens in the early stages of an event or experience, or just after something else has happened, in contrast to what happens later.

At first, he seemed surprised by my questions.

I had some difficulty at first recalling why we were there.

15. come first phrase

If you say that someone or something comes first for a particular person, you mean they treat or consider that person or thing as more important than anything else.

There's no time for boyfriends, my career comes first.

16. first come first served phrase

You say ' first come first served' to indicate that a group of people or things will be dealt with or given something in the order in which they arrive.

There will be five buses, first come first served.

17. from the first phrase [PHRASE with cl]

From the first means ever since something started.

You knew about me from the first, didn't you?

I thought from the first that she was a little unsure about that marriage.

Synonyms: from the start, from the beginning, from the outset, from the very beginning

18. at first hand phrase

If you learn or experience something at first hand, you experience it yourself or learn it directly rather than being told about it by other people.

He saw at first hand the effects of the recent heavy fighting.

Synonyms: directly, personally, immediately, face-to-face

19. not to know the first thing about something phrase

If you say that you do not know the first thing about something, you are emphasizing that you know absolutely nothing about it. [emphasis]

You don't know the first thing about farming.

20. first off phrase [PHRASE with cl]

You use first off to introduce the first of a number of things that you want to say. [informal]

First off, huge apologies for last month's confusing report.

21. put sb/sth first phrase

If you put someone or something first, you treat or consider them as more important than anything else.

Somebody has to think for the child and put him first.

22. first things first phrase

You say 'first things first' when you are talking about something that should be done or dealt with before anything else because it is the most important.

Let's see if we can't find something to set the mood. First things first; some music.

23. first and foremost phrase

You use first and foremost to emphasize the most important quality of something or someone. [emphasis]

It is first and foremost a trade agreement.

I see myself, first and foremost, as a working artist.

-first

(-fɜːʳst )

combining form [ADVERB after verb]

-first combines with nouns like 'head' and 'feet' to indicate that someone moves with the part that is mentioned pointing in the direction in which they are moving.

He overbalanced and fell head-first.

Quotations:

Many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first Bible: St. Mark

First come, first served

First things first

Idioms:

at first glance

said when you are describing your first impression of someone or something, especially when you know that this first impression was wrong or incomplete

The difficulty comes when two people, who appeared at first glance to have so much in common, discover that they have simply grown apart.

it is first blood to someone or someone draws first blood

said to mean that someone has had a success at the beginning of a competition or conflict

The picture had looked bright as the Scots drew first blood with a drop goal from Finn Russell.

get to first base

to begin to make progress with your plans

We couldn't get to first base with any U.S. banks. They didn't want to take the risk.

first past the post

finishing first or achieving something first in a race or competitive situation

First past the post was Kenyan athlete John Mutai, who pipped Irishman Jerry Healy by just 20 seconds.

at first sight

used to describe your first impression of someone or something, usually to indicate that this first impression was wrong or incomplete

Nothing is ever quite as good or quite as bad as it looks at first sight.

first off the mark

acting more quickly than anyone else

The fine art season began yesterday, and Christie's were first off the mark with a collection of seven paintings by Paul CÈzanne.

Translations:

Chinese: 第一的, 首先, 第一

Japanese: 最初の, 最初に, 最初のもの

单词	first
释义	first (fɜːʳst ) Word forms: firsts 1. ordinal number A1 The first thing, person, event, or period of time is the one that happens or comes before all the others of the same kind. She lost 16 pounds in the first month of her diet. ...the first few flakes of snow. Two years ago Johnson came first in the one hundred metres. First is also a pronoun. The second paragraph startled me even more than the first. We did exercises to improve my car control. The first was to drive on ice. 2. adverb [ADVERB with verb] A1 If you do something first, you do it before anyone else does, or before you do anything else. I do not remember who spoke first, but we all expressed the same opinion. First, tell me what you think of my products. Routine questions first, if you don't mind. Synonyms: to begin with, firstly, initially, at the beginning 3. ordinal number A1 When something happens or is done for the first time, it has never happened or been done before. This is the first time she has experienced disappointment. It was the first occasion when they had both found it possible to keep a rendezvous. First is also an adverb. Anne and Steve got engaged two years after they had first started going out. I met him first at his house where we had a chat. 4. singular noun An event that is described as a first has never happened before and is important or exciting. It is a first for New York. An outdoor exhibition of Fernando Botero's sculpture on Park Avenue. [+ for] Synonyms: novelty, innovation, originality, new experience 5. pronoun B1+ The first you hear of something or the first you know about it is the time when you first become aware of it. We heard it on the TV last night–that was the first we heard of it. When Mark arrived home that afternoon, it was the first he knew for sure of the surprise party. 6. adverb [ADVERB before verb] B2 You use first when you are talking about what happens in the early part of an event or experience, in contrast to what happens later. When he first came home he wouldn't say anything about what he'd been doing. First is also an ordinal. She told him that her first reaction was disgust. My first feeling on getting into the cabin was one of dislike for everything I saw. 7. adverb [ADVERB after verb] In order to emphasize your determination not to do a particular thing, you can say that rather than do it, you would do something else first. [emphasis] Marry that self-satisfied idiot? She would die first! 8. adverb A2 You use first when you are about to give the first in a series of items. Certain guidelines can be given. First, have a heating engineer check the safety of the system. 9. ordinal number The first thing, person, or place in a line is the one that is nearest to you or nearest to the front. Before him, in the first row, sat the President. First in the queue were two Japanese students. 10. ordinal number B1 You use first to refer to the best or most important thing or person of a particular kind. The first duty of any government must be to protect the interests of the taxpayers. Imagine winning the local lottery first prize of £5,000. ...first team football. 11. ordinal number First is used in the title of the job or position of someone who has a higher rank than anyone else with the same basic job title. ...the First Lord of the Admiralty. ...the first mate of a British tanker. 12. countable noun In British universities, a first is an honours degree of the highest standard. ...an Oxford Blue who took a First in Constitutional History. [+ in] 13. first of all phrase B1+ You use first of all to introduce the first of a number of things that you want to say. The cut in the interest rates has not had very much impact in California for two reasons. First of all, banks are still afraid to loan. 14. at first phrase B1 You use at first when you are talking about what happens in the early stages of an event or experience, or just after something else has happened, in contrast to what happens later. At first, he seemed surprised by my questions. I had some difficulty at first recalling why we were there. 15. come first phrase If you say that someone or something comes first for a particular person, you mean they treat or consider that person or thing as more important than anything else. There's no time for boyfriends, my career comes first. 16. first come first served phrase You say ' first come first served' to indicate that a group of people or things will be dealt with or given something in the order in which they arrive. There will be five buses, first come first served. 17. from the first phrase [PHRASE with cl] From the first means ever since something started. You knew about me from the first, didn't you? I thought from the first that she was a little unsure about that marriage. Synonyms: from the start, from the beginning, from the outset, from the very beginning 18. at first hand phrase If you learn or experience something at first hand, you experience it yourself or learn it directly rather than being told about it by other people. He saw at first hand the effects of the recent heavy fighting. Synonyms: directly, personally, immediately, face-to-face 19. not to know the first thing about something phrase If you say that you do not know the first thing about something, you are emphasizing that you know absolutely nothing about it. [emphasis] You don't know the first thing about farming. 20. first off phrase [PHRASE with cl] You use first off to introduce the first of a number of things that you want to say. [informal] First off, huge apologies for last month's confusing report. 21. put sb/sth first phrase If you put someone or something first, you treat or consider them as more important than anything else. Somebody has to think for the child and put him first. 22. first things first phrase You say 'first things first' when you are talking about something that should be done or dealt with before anything else because it is the most important. Let's see if we can't find something to set the mood. First things first; some music. 23. first and foremost phrase You use first and foremost to emphasize the most important quality of something or someone. [emphasis] It is first and foremost a trade agreement. I see myself, first and foremost, as a working artist. -first (-fɜːʳst ) combining form [ADVERB after verb] -first combines with nouns like 'head' and 'feet' to indicate that someone moves with the part that is mentioned pointing in the direction in which they are moving. He overbalanced and fell head-first. Quotations: Many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first Bible: St. Mark First come, first served First things first Idioms: at first glance said when you are describing your first impression of someone or something, especially when you know that this first impression was wrong or incomplete The difficulty comes when two people, who appeared at first glance to have so much in common, discover that they have simply grown apart. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers it is first blood to someone or someone draws first blood said to mean that someone has had a success at the beginning of a competition or conflict The picture had looked bright as the Scots drew first blood with a drop goal from Finn Russell. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers get to first base to begin to make progress with your plans We couldn't get to first base with any U.S. banks. They didn't want to take the risk. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers first past the post finishing first or achieving something first in a race or competitive situation First past the post was Kenyan athlete John Mutai, who pipped Irishman Jerry Healy by just 20 seconds. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers at first sight used to describe your first impression of someone or something, usually to indicate that this first impression was wrong or incomplete Nothing is ever quite as good or quite as bad as it looks at first sight. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers first off the mark acting more quickly than anyone else The fine art season began yesterday, and Christie's were first off the mark with a collection of seven paintings by Paul CÈzanne. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Translations: Chinese: 第一的, 首先, 第一 Japanese: 最初の, 最初に, 最初のもの
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