86 at first,first of all和firstly
① at first意为“起初,开始时”,主要指事情开始时同后来的发展有差异,多用于转折型并列句的第一个分句中。
At first he found English very difficult,but later he made very great progress. 开始他觉得英语有点难,但后来取得了很大进步。
At first I didn't like playing volleyball,but now I do. 起先我不喜欢打排球,但现在我喜欢了。
② first of all意为“首先,第一”,强调的是次序和时间的先后。
First of all,let me introduce her to you. 首先,让我把她介绍给你。
First of all,let's clear up the mess. 首先,我们把乱七八糟的东西清理一下。
③ firstly意为“第一,第一点”,常用于事物的列举,这时也可用first。
Firstly/First,you should get enough money. Secondly/Second,you should wait for the right moment. 第一,你应该挣到足够的钱。第二,你应该等待恰当的时机。
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first也可用作副词,表示“第一次,首先”。
When did you first see each other?你们第一次什么时候见面的?
Wash your hands first before eating anything. 吃东西前先洗手。