starting
/ˈstɑː.tɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · [stˈɑrtɪŋ] /ˈstɑːr.t̬ɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · [stˈɑrtɪŋ] /ˈstärt How to pronounce start (audio)/ (ame, mw)
starting — 形容詞
- startingpositive
- more startingcomparative
- most startingsuperlative
1. used for the first stage of a process, or for the amount, level, or conditions t
起始的
在一開始使用或出現
used for the first stage of a process, or for the amount, level, or conditions that exist when something begins
The starting price for the painting was lower than buyers expected.
這幅畫的起標價比買家原先預期的還低。
starting + price at first stage
Teachers use a short quiz to measure each student's starting level.
老師用一份短測驗來衡量每位學生的起始程度。
Our starting plan was simple, but the project soon became more complex.
我們最初的計畫很簡單，但這個專案很快就變得更複雜。
The nurse wrote down the baby's starting weight before treatment began.
護理師在治療開始前記下了嬰兒的起始體重。
文法句型
starting + noun
用法筆記
This sense usually comes before nouns such as price, level, point, date, or weight. It focuses on the conditions at the beginning of something, not on sports selection in sense 2.
2. in sports, used for players who are chosen to be on the field or court when the
先發的
比賽一開始就上場的
in sports, used for players who are chosen to be on the field or court when the game begins, rather than coming on later as substitutes
Mei was excited to return to the starting five after months of rehab.
Mei 在復健數月後，很興奮能重回先發五人。
basketball: starting five
The coach rested two starting defenders before next week's cup final.
教練在下週盃賽決賽前，讓兩名先發後衛休息。
Only the starting goalkeeper stayed on the field for all ninety minutes.
只有先發守門員在雨中踢滿了九十分鐘。
Fans cheered when the starting lineup appeared on the stadium screen.
先發名單出現在球場大螢幕上時，球迷都歡呼了起來。
- first-team
used mainly for the main group of players, especially in club structures
- first-string
North American term for the best group chosen to begin
- selected
broader and does not specifically mean chosen to begin the game
- substitute
player who comes on after the game has begun
- reserve
player kept off the field at the start
文法句型
starting + player/group noun
用法筆記
This sense is tied to sport. It is most common with nouns such as lineup, five, eleven, goalkeeper, and defender, and it contrasts with substitutes who come on later.
starting — 名詞
1. the act of bringing something into its first stage, or the point when a new proc
開端
事情展開的起頭
the act of bringing something into its first stage, or the point when a new process, season, or activity gets under way
The starting of the school year always fills the station with students.
學年開始時，車站總是擠滿了學生。
the starting of + school year
Heavy rain delayed the starting of the bridge repairs by two weeks.
大雨讓橋梁維修工程的展開延後了兩週。
Everyone gathered in the square for the starting of the town festival.
大家聚集在廣場上，迎接小鎮慶典的開始。
The starting of spring work keeps the farmers busy before sunrise.
春季農務的開始，讓農夫在日出前就忙了起來。
文法句型
the starting of + event/process
用法筆記
This noun is more formal and less common than start or beginning in everyday conversation. It often appears in institutional or descriptive writing with the pattern 'the starting of ...'.
2. the act of making a machine, engine, system, or similar thing begin to run
啟動
設備開始運作的過程
the act of making a machine, engine, system, or similar thing begin to run
The starting of the old truck took several tries on freezing mornings.
那輛老卡車在寒冷的早晨要試好幾次才能啟動。
the starting of + vehicle
A warning light flashes during the starting of the washing machine.
洗衣機啟動時，會有一盞警示燈閃爍。
Technicians tested the starting of the backup generator before the storm.
技術人員在暴風雨來臨前測試了備用發電機的啟動。
The starting of the furnace filled the basement with a low hum.
暖爐一啟動，地下室就充滿了低沉的嗡嗡聲。
- start-up
common noun for the process of a machine beginning to run
- activation
more technical and often used for systems or devices
- ignition
specific to engines or heating systems
文法句型
the starting of + engine/system
用法筆記
This sense is used for equipment and systems rather than people or general events. In everyday speech, many speakers prefer start-up or simply start, but starting still appears in technical or descriptive contexts.
starting — 動詞
- startingpresent simple I / you / we / they
- startings3rd person singular
- startinging-ing form
- startingedpast simple
1. to move into the first part of an activity, piece of work, complaint, argument,
開始做
開始某項活動或人生階段
to move into the first part of an activity, piece of work, complaint, argument, or new stage of life
Ayesha is starting piano lessons after school this autumn.
Ayesha 這個秋天放學後要開始上鋼琴課。
start + noun phrase for new activity
Wren is starting to complain again about the long bus ride.
Wren 又開始抱怨那段漫長的公車車程了。
Piotr was starting work at the bakery when the fire alarm rang.
Piotr 正要到那家麵包店開始上班時，火警鈴響了。
The neighbors kept starting arguments about parking in the narrow lane.
那些鄰居老是因為那條狹窄巷子的停車問題開始爭吵。
文法句型
start + noun phrase
start + to-infinitive
start + work/job
用法筆記
This sense usually has a human subject and focuses on entering a new action or stage. It can take a noun phrase or a to-infinitive and covers broad everyday uses such as starting work, starting to complain, or starting an argument.
2. to mark the point when an event, process, or change begins, or to make that even
展開；引發
事件或變化開始，或使其開始
to mark the point when an event, process, or change begins, or to make that event or change happen
The leaves are starting to turn yellow after the cold nights.
經過幾個寒冷的夜晚後，樹葉開始轉黃了。
intransitive for beginning change
At noon, drums were starting the street parade outside city hall.
中午時，鼓聲在市政廳外為街頭遊行揭開了序幕。
The medicine is starting to reduce the swelling in Mira's ankle.
這種藥開始減輕 Mira 腳踝的腫脹了。
Dry wind from the hills was starting small fires near the fence.
從山上吹來的乾風，開始在柵欄旁引起小火。
文法句型
start + to-infinitive
start + noun phrase
用法筆記
This sense is used for events, physical changes, and processes rather than businesses or machines. It often appears with weather, medicine, music, or another force that sets something in motion.
3. to begin working, running, or serving people, or to make a machine, vehicle, sys
啟動；開業
設備運轉或商家開始營業
to begin working, running, or serving people, or to make a machine, vehicle, system, or business do that
The family is starting a noodle shop near the night market.
這家人正在夜市附近開一間麵店。
start + business
Cyrus is starting the backup generator before the power test begins.
Cyrus 在電力測試開始前，正在啟動備用發電機。
start + machine/system
After the storm, crews were starting train service one line at a time.
暴風雨過後，工作人員正一條線一條線地恢復列車服務。
The old laptop is not starting, even with a new battery.
那台老筆電還是無法啟動，即使用了新電池也一樣。
文法句型
start + business
start + machine/system
start (no object)
用法筆記
The subject or object here is usually a machine, service, vehicle, business, or organization. Unlike sense 2, the focus is on something operating or opening for use, not simply on an event beginning.
4. to begin with a particular person, thing, number, place, or range as the first s
從…開始
以某人事物或數值作起點
to begin with a particular person, thing, number, place, or range as the first step
The tour is starting with the old temple before the river market.
這趟導覽會先從那座古廟開始，再去河邊市集。
start with + first item
Prices are starting at fifty dollars for seats near the stage.
靠近舞台的座位，票價從五十美元起跳。
start at + number
The discussion is starting from the safety report, not the budget.
這場討論會先從安全報告談起，而不是預算。
Our walk is starting at the north gate and ending by the lake.
我們的步行路線從北門開始，最後在湖邊結束。
- begin with
neutral alternative with the same structure
- open with
common for speeches, shows, or planned sequences
- range from
used specifically for numbers or values
文法句型
start with + noun phrase
start at + number/place
start from + source point
用法筆記
This sense highlights the first item or point in a sequence. It is most common with with, at, and from, and it differs from sense 1 by focusing on the starting point rather than on the whole activity.
5. to move suddenly because something shocks or frightens you, or to make someone r
驚跳；驚動
受驚猛然一動，或使人如此
to move suddenly because something shocks or frightens you, or to make someone react with such a sudden movement
The horses were starting at every flash of lightning near the track.
那些馬在跑道旁，每看到一道閃電就會猛然一驚。
start at + frightening stimulus
Even small sounds had the rescued dog starting in its sleep.
連細小的聲音，都會讓那隻獲救的狗在睡夢中驚跳一下。
A bang from the kitchen sent Anna starting up from the sofa.
廚房傳來一聲巨響，讓 Anna 從沙發上猛地彈了起來。
A shout from behind had Piotr starting halfway across the bridge.
背後傳來的一聲喊叫，讓 Piotr 走到橋中央時猛然一驚。
文法句型
start at + stimulus
start + person/object
start up
用法筆記
This sense is less common in everyday speech and often appears in literary or descriptive writing. Modern spoken English frequently uses jump or startle instead, but starting can still describe the sudden physical reaction itself.