start out

US /stɑːrt aʊt/
UK /stɑːrt aʊt/
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1.

开始, 起步

to begin a life or career in a particular way

:
He started out as a humble apprentice.
最初是一名不起眼的学徒。
The company started out small, but grew rapidly.
公司最初规模很小,但发展迅速。
2.

出发, 启程

to leave a place or begin a journey

:
We need to start out early to avoid traffic.
我们需要早点出发以避开交通堵塞。
They started out on their adventure with great excitement.
他们怀着极大的兴奋开始了他们的冒险。