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

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。
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。
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。
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。
He began studying politics and medieval history.
他开始学习政治学和中世纪史。
As we sat round chatting, I began to think I'd made a mistake
当我们坐在那里聊天时，我开始认为自己犯了一个错误。
He and the other goon began to beat me up.
他和另外一个暴徒开始毒打我。
Two weeks has passed since the new term began.
开学以来两个星期已经过去了。
The drunkard began to rave again.
这酒鬼又开始胡言乱语了。
Norma picked up the broom and began sweeping.
诺尔玛拿起扫帚开始扫了起来。