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单词 in the first instance
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in the first instance

phrase
You say in the first instance to mention something that is the first step in a series of actions.
In the first instance your child will be seen by an ear, nose and throat specialist.
The post was for one year in the first instance with possible renewal to a furtheryear.
Synonyms: initially, at first, to begin with, first More Synonyms of in the first instance
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Synonyms of 'in the first instance'

initially, at first, to begin with, first
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Chinese translation of 'in the first instance'

in the first instance

  1. 起初 (qǐchū)
See first (sense 13)

in the first instance

  1. 首先 (shǒuxiān)
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Nearby words of
in the first instance

  • in the face of adversity
  • in the first flush of freedom
  • in the first flush of youth
  • in the first instance
  • in the first place
  • in the flesh
  • in the foreseeable future
(idiom) 
Definition
in the first place
The post was for one year in the first instance.
Synonyms
initially
Initially, they were wary of us.
at first
to begin with
first
I do not remember who spoke first.
firstly
Firstly, vitamin C is needed for hormone production.
originally
The castle was originally surrounded by a moat.
primarily
These machines were primarily intended for use in editing.
at the start
at the outset
in the early stages
at or in the beginning
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Seeinitially

Nearby words of
in the first instance

  • in the event
  • in the event of
  • in the extreme
  • in the first instance
  • in the flesh
  • in the fullness of time
  • in the interest(s) of

Synonyms of 'in the first instance'

in the first instance

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