firstly
英 [ˈfɜːstli]
美 [ˈfɜːrstli]
adv. (用于列举)第一,首先
Collins.1 / BNC.3974 / COCA.20778
牛津词典
adv.
- (用于列举)第一,首先
used to introduce the first of a list of points you want to make in a speech or piece of writing- There are two reasons for this decision: firstly…
做此决定理由有二:第一…
- There are two reasons for this decision: firstly…
柯林斯词典
- ADV 首先;第一
You usefirstlyin speech or writing when you want to give a reason, make a point, or mention an item that will be followed by others connected with it.- The programme is now seven years behind schedule as a result, firstly of increased costs, then of technical problems...
该项目现已经比预定时间晚了7年,原因首先是因为成本增加,其次是由于技术问题。 - Vitamin C has many roles to play in weight control. Firstly, it is needed for hormone production.
维生素C在控制体重方面扮演着多重角色。首先,荷尔蒙的生成有赖于它。
- The programme is now seven years behind schedule as a result, firstly of increased costs, then of technical problems...
英英释义
adv
- before anything else
- first we must consider the garter snake