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英 [ˈfɜːstli]

美 [ˈfɜːrstli]

adv.  (用于列举)第一，首先

Collins.1 / BNC.3974 / COCA.20778

牛津词典

adv.

• （用于列举）第一，首先
  used to introduce the first of a list of points you want to make in a speech or piece of writing
  1. There are two reasons for this decision: firstly…
     做此决定理由有二：第一…

柯林斯词典

• ADV 首先;第一
  You usefirstlyin speech or writing when you want to give a reason, make a point, or mention an item that will be followed by others connected with it.
  1. The programme is now seven years behind schedule as a result, firstly of increased costs, then of technical problems...
     该项目现已经比预定时间晚了7年，原因首先是因为成本增加，其次是由于技术问题。
  2. Vitamin C has many roles to play in weight control. Firstly, it is needed for hormone production.
     维生素C在控制体重方面扮演着多重角色。首先，荷尔蒙的生成有赖于它。

英英释义

adv

• before anything else
  1. first we must consider the garter snake
  Synonym:firstforemostfirst of allfirst off

双语例句

• You'd better stay at his department. firstly, you can keep an eye on him and secondly, you can learn something from him.
  你最好就留在他那个部门吧，一来可以看着他，二来也可以学点儿东西。
• Firstly, the paper expounds the background and significance of this subject;
  本论文首先论述了选题的背景和意义；
• Firstly, the meaning and the development of transmission test are introduced in the paper.
  论文首先介绍了汽车变速器实验的选题背景及发展状况。
• Firstly, the background and applications of PP-WAPs are introduced in this paper.
  本文首先介绍了相关背景和PP-WAP的应用领域。
• Firstly, I set an overview of the history of our country and stamp duty on the International Comparison.
  首先，概述了我国印花税的历史并进行国际比较。
• The definition of directivity factor, directivity index& equation are introduced firstly.
  介绍了指向性因数和指向性指数的定义、计算式。
• You need, firstly, a strong independent board of directors and secondly, an experienced and dedicated staff.
  你首先需要一个强大的独立董事会，其次需要一批富有经验并且爱岗敬业的员工。
• In this paper firstly the corona pulse current is theoretically researched;
  首先对电晕脉冲电流进行了理论研究；
• Firstly, AMDB data source, format and modeling methodology were analyzed.
  首先分析了AMDB数据的来源、格式与建模方法；
• Firstly, they must make certain that their pension needs are adequately catered for
  首先，他们得确保他们能获得足够的养老金。