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 Jewish feast of Passover began last night
犹太人的宗教节日逾越节昨晚开始了。
Then the hair began to grow again and I felt terrific.
然后，头发又长起来了，我感觉棒极了。
John began the season better than me but I have fought to catch up
赛季伊始，约翰的表现比我好，不过我经过努力追了上来。
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。
Two weeks has passed since the new term began.
开学以来两个星期已经过去了。
The day ended much as it began
这一天的开始和结束几乎是一样的。
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。
Norma picked up the broom and began sweeping.
诺尔玛拿起扫帚开始扫了起来。
They began to grow as persons.
他们开始长大成人了。
As the boss began to rant, I stood up and went out
老板开始咆哮的时候，我起身走了出去。