in the first place
US /ɪn ðə fɜːrst pleɪs/
UK /ɪn ðə fɜːrst pleɪs/
短語
1.
當初, 首先
used to refer to the beginning of a situation or to the original reason for something
範例:
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Why did you agree to go in the first place?
你當初為什麼同意去？
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I never wanted to come here in the first place.
我當初根本就不想來這裡。
2.
首先, 第一
used to list the first point in a series of reasons or arguments
範例:
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In the first place, we don't have enough money. Secondly, we don't have enough time.
首先，我們沒有足夠的錢。其次，我們沒有足夠的時間。
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There are several reasons why I can't help you. In the first place, I'm too busy.
我不能幫助你有很多原因。首先，我太忙了。
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