柯林斯詞典firstly /?f??stl?/ 1. ADV You use firstly in speech or writing when you want to give a reason, make a point, or mention an item that will be followed by others connected with it. 第一 (演講、文章中用于列舉條目); 首先[ADV with cl/group] The programme is now seven years behind schedule as a result, firstly of increased costs, then of technical problems. 該計劃現(xiàn)在比預(yù)定的計劃晚了7年，首先是因為費用增加，其次是由于技術(shù)問題。 返回 firstly劍橋詞典used to refer to the first thing in a list 第一，首先 There are two very good reasons why we can't do it. Firstly, we don't have enough money , and secondly , we don't have enough time . 有兩條充足的理由決定我們不能做這件事。第一，資金不足；第二，時間不夠。 例句 I want two things from my boss - firstly, a pay rise , and secondly , a longer contract .There are three factors to take into account : firstly cost , secondly time , and thirdly staff . 返回 firstly