at the outset

at the outset的音标是[əˈtʃuːzɪt]，基本翻译是“开始时，起初”，速记技巧可以是“at”表示时间，“outset”表示开始，连读即可。

at the outset 的英文词源为：

out：表示“出”或“外”

set：表示“设置”或“开始”

因此，at the outset 表示“开始时”。

变化形式：

过去式：outset

过去分词：outset

现在分词：outsetting

相关单词：

1. outset n. 开始，开端；

2. setting n. 设置，安排；

3. outstripping v. 超过，胜过；

4. outburst n. 爆发，突发；

5. outpouring n. 流出，倾泻；

6. outskirt n. 郊区，边缘；

7. outlaw n. 歹徒，罪犯；

8. outright a. 直率的，彻底的；

9. outcast n. 被驱逐者，流浪者；

10. outbreak n. 爆发，发作。

以上这些单词都与“开始”、“起源”或“最初”有关。在英语中，这些单词都经常被用来描述一个过程的起点或一个事件的发生。在描述一个事件或情况的发展时，这些单词也经常被用来强调其初始阶段的重要性。

常用短语：

1. at the beginning

2. at the outset

3. from the start

4. at the top of the hour

5. at the eleventh hour

6. at the drop of a hat

7. at the end of the day

例句：

1. At the outset, I would like to express my gratitude for the opportunity to speak here.

2. The project started at the outset of the year with great enthusiasm, but progress has been slow.

3. From the start, we knew that this challenge would be difficult, but we are determined to succeed.

4. At the top of the hour, the bell rang to signal the end of class.

5. At the eleventh hour, they managed to save the project from disaster.

6. He is always ready to lend a hand at the drop of a hat.

7. After a long day"s work, at the end of the day, I feel tired but satisfied.

英文小作文：

标题：My Journey to Success

Success is a journey, not a destination. It"s a process of continuous learning and growth, and it requires perseverance and dedication. At the outset of my journey, I had no idea what success would look like, but with time and experience, I have learned that it"s about setting goals, working hard, and never giving up.

I remember when I first started my career, I was nervous and unsure about what to expect. But with each passing day, I gained confidence and learned new skills. I started by setting small goals that were achievable, and as I achieved those goals, I gradually set bigger ones. Each step was a victory for me, and it gave me the motivation to keep going.

Along the way, I faced many challenges and setbacks, but I never gave up. I learned from my mistakes and kept pushing forward. Success is not about instant gratification, but about consistent effort and hard work. It"s about learning from your experiences and using them to improve yourself.

Looking back on my journey, I am proud of what I have achieved, but I know that there is still more to accomplish. Success is a journey, not a destination, and I intend to keep moving forward with passion and purpose.