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

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。
They began to grow as persons.
他们开始长大成人了。
When they came to build the southern spire the foundations began to sink.
他们建南边的塔尖时，地基就开始下沉了。
They blew out the lamp and began to talk.
他们吹熄了灯，就打开了话匣子了。
Preliminary talks on the future of the bases began yesterday.
昨天开始了关于基地未来的初步讨论。
He also began a running feud with Dean Acheson
他也开始接二连三地和艾奇逊院长发生争执。
Two weeks has passed since the new term began.
开学以来两个星期已经过去了。
She stopped drinking but began obsessing about her weight
她戒了酒，但又开始执著于体重问题。
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。
She began her career as a teacher.
她开始了自己的教师生涯。