| 短语 | in the first instance |
| 释义 | in the first instance formalat the start of a situation or series of actions最初; 第一，首先:•The appointment of research officer will be for two years in the first instance.研究员的初始任期为两年。•Enquiries should be made in the first instance to the Human Resources Director.如需查询请先人力资源主管联系。in the first instance at the beginning of a series of actions〔一连串行动的〕第一步，首先:•Anyone wishing to join the society should apply in the first instance to the secretary.任何人想加入协会都得先向秘书提出申请。in the ˈfirst instance(formal)as the first part of a series of actions第一；首先In the first instance, notify the police and then contact your insurance company.首先是报警，然后与你的保险公司联系。in the first instance首先;第一;起初：Among other things，we consider his character in the first instance.在许多事情中，我们首先考虑了他的人品。 |
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