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最初, 原本
in a way that relates to the inherent origin or source
- The manuscript was originally penned in 12th-century France.
这份手稿最初是在12世纪的法国写成的。
- This custom is originally Celtic, though now widespread.
这个习俗最初是凯尔特人的，尽管现在很普遍。
- The family originally hailed from Normandy.
这个家庭最初来自诺曼底。
- The phrase was originally coined by Shakespeare.
这个短语最初是由莎士比亚创造的。
- The legend is originally rooted in Norse mythology.
这个传说最初源于北欧神话。
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独创地, 创造性地
in a new, creative, and perhaps unexpected way
- The artist originally blended classical techniques with digital media.
- His thesis was originally structured, challenging conventional theories.
- The dish was originally presented, with unexpected flavor pairings.
- The film's plot unfolds originally, avoiding clichés.
- She solved the problem originally, using methods no one had considered.
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最初, 原先
at the initial state, purpose, or condition of something before any changes occurred
- The building originally housed a library before becoming a café.
这座建筑最初是一个图书馆，后来变成了咖啡馆。
- This song originally had a slower tempo in its demo version.
这首歌的演示版本最初有一个较慢的节奏。
- This subway line originally ended at 34th Street before extending downtown.
这条地铁线最初在延伸到市中心之前是在34街结束的。
- The park originally covered twice as much land as it does now.
公园最初覆盖的土地面积是现在的两倍。
- She originally planned to study law but switched to medicine.
她最初计划学习法律，但转到了医学。