| 词汇 | began |
| 释义 | begin by (doing something)To start by taking a particular action (which is stated after "by"). We will begin by stretching. I began by checking out all the library books I would need for my research. begin to see daylightTo realize that one is approaching the end of a project or task. When I scheduled my thesis defense, I began to see daylight after two years of hard work. begin to see the lightTo start to understand something, especially something that one was previously confused about or skeptical of. Tutoring helped me begin to see the light about these physics equations. I used to wonder why people disliked Lydia, but I began to see the light after I caught her making fun of me. begin with (someone or something)To start with someone or something; to have someone or something be the first in a series. Let's begin with stretching and then we'll move on to cardio. You'll all have time to share about your summer vacations, but Caroline, we'll begin with you. begin to see daylightFig. to begin to see the end of a long task. I've been working on my thesis for two years, and at last I'm beginning to see daylight. I've been so busy. Only in the last week have I begun to see daylight. begin to see the lightFig. to begin to understand something. (See also (at the end of the tunnel)">see the light (at the end of the tunnel).) My algebra class has been hard for me, but I'm beginning to see the light. I was totally confused, but I began to see the light after your explanation. begin to see daylightRealize that a task is finally nearing completion, that success or the right solution is near at hand. For example, I've been working on this experiment for two years and I'm finally beginning to see daylight . The noun daylight has been a metaphor for knowledge and solution since the late 1600s. Also see light at the end of the tunnel; see the light. |
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