began

英 [bɪˈɡæn]

美 [bɪˈɡæn]

v. 开始; 启动; 起始; 开始存在(或进行); 起初是; 本来是
begin的过去式

复数：begans　

柯林斯词典

As we sat round chatting, I began to think I'd made a mistake
当我们坐在那里聊天时，我开始认为自己犯了一个错误。
Work began on the reconstruction of the road.
道路的重建工作开始了。
He and the other goon began to beat me up.
他和另外一个暴徒开始毒打我。
Preliminary talks on the future of the bases began yesterday.
昨天开始了关于基地未来的初步讨论。
They blew out the lamp and began to talk.
他们吹熄了灯，就打开了话匣子了。
They began to grow as persons.
他们开始长大成人了。
Sharpe's leg and shoulder began to ache, a sure sign of rain
夏普的腿和肩膀开始疼痛，这预示着肯定要下雨了。
As the boss began to rant, I stood up and went out
老板开始咆哮的时候，我起身走了出去。
The Jewish feast of Passover began last night
犹太人的宗教节日逾越节昨晚开始了。
John began the season better than me but I have fought to catch up
赛季伊始，约翰的表现比我好，不过我经过努力追了上来。