① at the beginning指時間的開始,如星期、學期、年月等的開始,相當于 at the start。
He formulated a plan of study at the beginning of the new term. 新學期開始,他制訂了學習計劃。
The examination will take place at the beginning of January. 考試將在一月初舉行。
The two leaders will hold talks at the beginning of next month. 兩位領導人將在下月初舉行會談。
② in the beginning意為“起初”,指一件事情的開端,相當于 at first。
You will think it rather difficult in the beginning,but you will soon get accustomed. 開始你會覺得相當困難,但不久你就會習慣的。
Everything is hard in the beginning. 萬事開頭難。