originally
UK/ə'rɪdʒɪn(ə)lɪ/US/ә'ridʒәnli/
NGSL 2kTOEFLB2
Definitions
adv.
At first; in the beginning, before any change
最初，起初；本来
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedoriginalrise, begin, be born
+
-lyin the manner of
=originally
original (relating to the beginning) + -ly (adverb) = 'in the beginning, at first.' Points back to original.
Common Collocations
- 1.originally from最初来自
- 2.originally planned最初计划
- 3.originally intended本来打算
Example Sentences
- 1.
She originally trained as a lawyer before becoming a writer.
- 2.
The house was originally built in the 1800s.