get to first base
US /ɡɛt tə fɜrst beɪs/
UK /ɡɛt tə fɜrst beɪs/
1.
迈出第一步, 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.
我们的提案甚至没能迈出第一步；委员会立即否决了它。
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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.
经过数周的努力，他终于凭借新的商业想法迈出了第一步，获得了一笔小额投资。
2.
到第一垒 (性方面), 进行初步的亲密行为
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.
他们约会了几次，但甚至还没到第一垒。
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He was hoping to get to first base on their date, but she wasn't ready.
他希望在约会中能到第一垒，但她还没准备好。