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

The day ended much as it began
这一天的开始和结束几乎是一样的。
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。
Work began on the reconstruction of the road.
道路的重建工作开始了。
Then the hair began to grow again and I felt terrific.
然后，头发又长起来了，我感觉棒极了。
The Jewish feast of Passover began last night
犹太人的宗教节日逾越节昨晚开始了。
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。
She began her career as a teacher.
她开始了自己的教师生涯。
The music faded down and a special news broadcast began.
乐曲的音量减弱了，专题新闻广播开始了。
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。
He and the other goon began to beat me up.
他和另外一个暴徒开始毒打我。