To begin an activity or use something.
I start work at nine.
私は9時に働き始めます。
To cause something to begin or to begin happening.
What time does the show start?
ショーは何时に始まりますか?
To activate a machine or vehicle.
He started the recording.
彼は録音を始めました。
To create or establish something.
They want to start a family.
彼らは家族を始めたいと思っています。
To begin from a certain point or situation.
The trail starts just outside the town.
トレイルは町の外で始まります。
To begin in a particular way that may change later.
It started as a hobby and grew from there.
それは趣味として始まり、その後から成長しました。
To set off on a journey.
What time are we starting tomorrow?
明日、私たちは何时に始めますか?
To move suddenly in a direction, often due to surprise.
He started for the door, but I blocked his way.
彼はドアに向かったが、私は彼の道を塞いだ。
To react to a stimulus, especially due to surprise or fear.
The sudden noise made her start.
突然の騒音に彼女は驚いた。
The beginning of something.
The campaign is off to a promising start.
キャンペーンは希望的なスタートを切りました。
The act of beginning an activity.
We need to get an early start in the morning.
私たちは朝早く始まらなければなりません。
An opportunity to begin something successfully.
Moving to a different school gave Sally a fresh start.
異なる学校に移転することはサリーに新しいスタートを与えました。
The place where a race begins.
The runners walked up to the start line.
ランナーたちはスタートラインに向かって歩いた。
An advantage given to someone at the beginning of a race.
I gave the younger children a start.
私は若い子供たちにスタートをあげました。
An occasion when someone competes in a game or race.
He has scored three goals in his last three starts.
彼は過去3回の出場で3ゴールを射しました。
A sudden movement caused by surprise or fear.
You gave me quite a start!
あなたは私をかなり驚かせました!