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originally + verb (past tense)
The book was originally published in 1920.
这本书最初出版于1920年。
最初；原来
先理解核心含义，再看它在真实句子里的用法。
最初；原来
used to refer to the time when something first existed or began
The book was originally published in 1920.
这本书最初出版于1920年。
以原创的方式
in an original manner
关于起源或开始
with reference to the origin or beginning
在此之前
before now
I originally planned to go to the beach, but it rained.
我原本计划去海滩，但下雨了。
AI contextual example
The building was originally a school.
这座建筑最初是一所学校。
AI contextual example
She originally came from Japan, but now lives in New York.
她原本来自日本，但现在住在纽约。
AI contextual example
why didn't you tell me in the first place?
WordNet
The book was originally published in 1920.
这本书最初出版于1920年。
She is originally from Beijing.
她原本来自北京。
I originally intended to study medicine.
我原本打算学医。
Not this
I original thought it was a good idea.
Use this
I originally thought it was a good idea.
错误：将副词“originally”误用为形容词“original”。在动词前修饰整个句子时，应用副词“originally”，而非形容词。
Not this
The plan is originally.
Use this
The plan is original.
错误：将副词“originally”用作表语形容词。系动词后需用形容词“original”描述主语的性质，副词不能作表语。
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该词属于 Oxford 核心词汇，值得优先掌握常见搭配和句型。
Collins 词频等级为 3，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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