A little forward planning at the outset can save you a lot of expense.

一开始就为未来作点打算能节约很多开支。

《牛津词典》

Decide at the outset what kind of learning programme you want to follow.

一开始就要定下你的学习计划。

《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》

I never understood why he didn't just accede to our demands at the outset.

我从不能理解为什么他不一开始就答应我们的请求。

《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》

Let me say at the outset that I firmly believe that results and impact are what count.

VOA: standard.2010.03.29

He says at the outset of his argument, "There are some," he says, indicating this is an opinion held by many people.

他说在他的论述之外，“有些人“他这么说，点明了这是很多人所持的看法。

耶鲁公开课 - 政治哲学导论课程节选

And I should say at the outset-- I'm going to prejudice your listening here just a little bit.

首先我得说件事,我要耽误一下你们听音乐的时间

耶鲁公开课 - 聆听音乐课程节选

All funds available to investors are included at the outset of a given period.

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As I pledged at the outset, the role of American forces has been limited.

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"Whenever a ground-breaking law is passed, not everything is perfect at the outset, " she says.

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