first
意味: Coming before all others in time, order, or importance
'First' indicates the initial position in a sequence ('first in line') or highest in rank ('first prize'). It functions as an ordinal number, adjective, adverb ('she arrived first'), and noun ('the first to finish'). Common phrases include 'first of all', 'at first', 'first thing', and 'first and foremost'.
例文
- She was the first person to arrive at the meeting. 她是第一个到达会议的人。Ella fue la primera persona en llegar a la reunión.彼女は会議に最初に到着した人でした。그녀는 회의에 가장 먼저 도착한 사람이었다.
- First, let me explain the rules. 首先,让我解释一下规则。Primero, déjame explicar las reglas.まず、ルールを説明させてください。먼저 규칙을 설명하겠습니다.
- This is my first time visiting London. 这是我第一次来伦敦。Es la primera vez que visito Londres.ロンドンを訪れるのは初めてです。런던을 방문하는 것은 이번이 처음입니다.
発音
使い方ガイド
場面: general
トーン: neutral
起源と歴史
From Old English 'fyrst', meaning 'foremost' or 'chief', the superlative of 'fore' (before). From Proto-Germanic *furistaz. Cognate with German 'Fürst' (prince, literally 'the foremost one').
文化的背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
ストーリーと豆知識
'First' derives from Old English 'fyrst', related to the word 'fore' (before). In many contexts, 'first' has special significance - from 'first impressions' to 'love at first sight' - reflecting its importance in human perception.
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