92　at the beginning和in the beginning

① at the beginning指时间的开始，如星期、学期、年月等的开始，相当于 at the start。

He formulated a plan of study at the beginning of the new term. 新学期开始，他制订了学习计划。

The examination will take place at the beginning of January. 考试将在一月初举行。

The two leaders will hold talks at the beginning of next month. 两位领导人将在下月初举行会谈。

② in the beginning意为“起初”，指一件事情的开端，相当于 at first。

You will think it rather difficult in the beginning，but you will soon get accustomed. 开始你会觉得相当困难，但不久你就会习惯的。

Everything is hard in the beginning. 万事开头难。