onset
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Definitions
n.
The beginning or early stage of something, especially a disease or difficult situation.
开始，起始（尤指疾病或困难的开端）
Root Breakdown
Native Englishonother
+
setother
=onset
Common Collocations
- 1.onset of disease疾病的发作
- 2.onset of winter冬季的开始
- 3.from the onset从一开始
Example Sentences
- 1.
The onset of winter brings cold temperatures and shorter daylight hours.
- 2.
The onset of the disease was sudden and caught everyone by surprise.