Word · Frequency #3974
firstly
首先
before anything else
- 1.
before anything else
首先
第一
In use
Firstly, I would like to thank everyone for coming.
Firstly, wash the vegetables, then cut them into small pieces.
Firstly, we need to check the weather before planning the trip.
Firstly, + clause
常用于句首，表示列举第一点。
Firstly, we need to gather all the data.
首先，我们需要收集所有数据。
subject + firstly + verb phrase
置于主语后、动词前，表示顺序。
We should firstly consider the costs.
我们应当首先考虑成本。
Firstly, ...; secondly, ...; thirdly, ...
与序列词连用，用于分点论述。
Firstly, we need to plan; secondly, we need to execute; thirdly, we need to evaluate.
首先，我们需要计划；其次，我们需要执行；第三，我们需要评估。
Common mistakes
The firstly chapter is easy.The first chapter is easy.
firstly是副词，不能修饰名词；应用形容词first修饰chapter。
Firstly, I was afraid, but then I became brave.At first, I was afraid, but then I became brave.
firstly用于列举顺序，不表示时间上的先后；表示‘起初’应用词组at first。
Connections
Collocations
- firstly and foremost
- 首先且最重要的
- Firstly and foremost, we need to ensure safety.首先且最重要的是，我们需要确保安全。
- firstly, let us
- 首先，让我们
- Firstly, let us consider the main issue.首先，让我们考虑主要问题。
- firstly, we need to
- 首先，我们需要
- Firstly, we need to gather all the data.首先，我们需要收集所有数据。
- firstly, it is important to
- 首先，重要的是
- Firstly, it is important to define the terms.首先，重要的是定义这些术语。
- firstly, consider
- 首先，考虑
- Firstly, consider the cost implications.首先，考虑成本影响。
- firstly, I would like to
Learner notes
Memory Tip
first（第一）+ ly（副词后缀）→ 首先。联想：第一件事就是“firstly”。
Context & Register
“firstly” 多用于正式文体，如学术写作、演讲或列举论点时，口语中较少使用，更常用 “first” 或 “first of all” 替代。
Grammar Note
常用于列举要点时置于句首
Pronunciation & Spelling
None of these words rhyme with 'firstly' (/ˈfɜɹstli/). The stressed vowel /ɜr/ differs from /oʊ/, /ɔː/, /æ/, /iː/ in the listed words. They share the spelling pattern '-stly' but have different pronunciations.
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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