began

英 [bɪˈɡæn]

美 [bɪˈɡæn]

v. 开始; 启动; 起始; 开始存在(或进行); 起初是; 本来是
begin的过去式

复数：begans　

柯林斯词典

He also began a running feud with Dean Acheson
他也开始接二连三地和艾奇逊院长发生争执。
When they came to build the southern spire the foundations began to sink.
他们建南边的塔尖时，地基就开始下沉了。
The science of engineering began as soon as man learned to use tools.
人类一学会使用工具，工程科学就开始了。
They began to grow as persons.
他们开始长大成人了。
Sharpe's leg and shoulder began to ache, a sure sign of rain
夏普的腿和肩膀开始疼痛，这预示着肯定要下雨了。
She stopped drinking but began obsessing about her weight
她戒了酒，但又开始执著于体重问题。
The war began with overnight air raids on Baghdad and Kuwait.
战争以对巴格达和科威特的夜间空袭开始。
The trouble began just after ten o'clock last night
昨晚刚过10点钟麻烦就开始了。
He began studying politics and medieval history.
他开始学习政治学和中世纪史。
She began her career as a teacher.
她开始了自己的教师生涯。