firstly

英 [ˈfɜːstli]

美 [ˈfɜːrstli]

adv.  (用于列举)第一，首先

Collins.1 / BNC.3974 / COCA.20778

牛津词典

adv.

• （用于列举）第一，首先
  used to introduce the first of a list of points you want to make in a speech or piece of writing
  1. There are two reasons for this decision: firstly…
     做此决定理由有二：第一…

柯林斯词典

• ADV 首先;第一
  You usefirstlyin speech or writing when you want to give a reason, make a point, or mention an item that will be followed by others connected with it.
  1. The programme is now seven years behind schedule as a result, firstly of increased costs, then of technical problems...
     该项目现已经比预定时间晚了7年，原因首先是因为成本增加，其次是由于技术问题。
  2. Vitamin C has many roles to play in weight control. Firstly, it is needed for hormone production.
     维生素C在控制体重方面扮演着多重角色。首先，荷尔蒙的生成有赖于它。

英英释义

adv

• before anything else
  1. first we must consider the garter snake
  Synonym:firstforemostfirst of allfirst off

双语例句

• Firstly, this paper provides an overview of the GIG Transport Segment.
  首先，对GIG网络体系结构传输部分进行了概述；
• The programme is now seven years behind schedule as a result, firstly of increased costs, then of technical problems
  该项目现已经比预定时间晚了7年，原因首先是因为成本增加，其次是由于技术问题。
• This paper analyzes three main points: firstly, multiplexer can accomplish general AND-OR logic function;
  本文分析了数据选择器可实现一般与或逻辑函数；
• Firstly, the overall design of the micro-irrigation system and the system overall framework are given.
  首先对微灌系统进行了总体设计，给出了系统总体架构；
• In this paper firstly the corona pulse current is theoretically researched;
  首先对电晕脉冲电流进行了理论研究；
• Firstly, we study the properties of these auxiliary functions.
  我们首先研究了这几个辅助函数的性质。
• Firstly, AMDB data source, format and modeling methodology were analyzed.
  首先分析了AMDB数据的来源、格式与建模方法；
• You'd better stay at his department. firstly, you can keep an eye on him and secondly, you can learn something from him.
  你最好就留在他那个部门吧，一来可以看着他，二来也可以学点儿东西。
• You need, firstly, a strong independent board of directors and secondly, an experienced and dedicated staff.
  你首先需要一个强大的独立董事会，其次需要一批富有经验并且爱岗敬业的员工。
• Firstly, this part reviews the background and process of the formation of WTO dispute settlement mechanism.
  首先，回顾了WTO争端解决机制的形成背景和过程。