get to first base
US /ɡɛt tə fɜrst beɪs/
UK /ɡɛt tə fɜrst beɪs/
1.
邁出第一步, 取得初步成功
to make a successful start in an activity or relationship, but not necessarily complete it
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We couldn't even get to first base with our proposal; the committee rejected it immediately.
我們的提案甚至沒能邁出第一步；委員會立即否決了它。
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After weeks of trying, he finally managed to get to first base with his new business idea, securing a small investment.
經過數週的努力，他終於憑藉新的商業想法邁出了第一步，獲得了一筆小額投資。
2.
到第一壘 (性方面), 進行初步的親密行為
to engage in the first level of sexual intimacy, typically kissing or touching
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They've been on a few dates, but haven't even gotten to first base yet.
他們約會了幾次，但甚至還沒到第一壘。
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He was hoping to get to first base on their date, but she wasn't ready.
他希望在約會中能到第一壘，但她還沒準備好。