起初
word C2- originally; at first; at the outset
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起初有几本是线装的；
起初我坐立不安，总忍不住想看看有没有新消息；
起初的通道显得极为狭窄逼仄，仅仅能够容纳一个人勉强侧身穿行其中。
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