starter
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/ˈstɑːrtər/
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/ˈstɑːtə(r)/
A small food dish eaten before the main meal.
The soup is a perfect starter before your main dish.
这道汤是主菜前的完美开胃菜。
A person, animal, or vehicle that begins a race.
Ten runners were listed as a starter in the marathon.
十名跑步者被列为马拉松比赛的起跑选手。
A person who signals the beginning of a race.
The starter fired the gun to begin the race.
发令员鸣枪示意比赛开始。
A device that starts a vehicle's engine.
The car's starter was broken, so it wouldn't start.
汽车的启动器坏了,所以无法启动。
A person who begins an activity at a certain time.
She was an early starter in learning the piano.
她是很早就开始学习钢琴的人。
Something made for people starting something new.
This kit is a good starter for new gardeners.
这套工具包是新园丁的良好入门装备。