中英释义：
伦敦的故事始于青铜器时代，但要到了5世纪罗马人撤出时这城市才开始变得蓬勃起来。
The story of London began in the Bronze Age, but it didn't really get going until the Romans withdrew in the 5th century.
《10大名城旅游攻略》《10 Cities Vacation Travel Guide》
这间屋子里的每个人都在传承一个传统，始于国家创始之初的传统，你们应该为此感到万分骄傲。
And all of you in this room have been carrying on a tradition that goes back to the beginning of this country, and that's something you have to be very, very proud of.
《纸牌屋 第四季》《House of Cards Season 4》
他们都始于微小的初衷，但却出乎所有人预料的迅速发展，一直在改变和影响着一些年轻人的生活。
These started as small initiatives but have grown beyond any expectations, and continue to transform young people's lives.
《英国女王2016圣诞演讲》《The Queens Christmas Message 2016》
今年的圣诞演讲提醒我们，鼓舞是一种礼物，可以给予他人也可以从他人处获取。爱始于微时，却会燎原。
The message of Christmas reminds us that inspiration is a gift to be given as well as received, and that love begins small but always grows.
《英国女王2016圣诞演讲》《The Queens Christmas Message 2016》
要数悉尼的中心地带，就一定是它的海港。这座城市始于 1788 年，当时这里只是个流放罪犯的地方，但在不到一个世纪，却摇身一变成为天堂。
Sydney's heart is the harbor. What began as a penal colony in 1788, would within a century be transformed into paradise.
《10大名城旅游攻略》《10 Cities Vacation Travel Guide》
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千里之行，始于足下
a thousand- li journey starts/begins with the first step; a thousand- li journey is started by taking the first step
现代蹦极跳始于新西兰。
Modern bungee jumping started in New Zealand.
欢庆元宵节的习俗始于古代。
The custom of joyfully celebrating the Lantern Festival began in ancient times.
我们今天所知的足球始于英国。
Football as we know it today started in Great Britain.
现代中国马戏团始于1990年代。
The modern Chinese circus began in the 1990s.
地球上的生命始于数百万年前的海洋。
Life on Earth began in the sea millions of years ago.
大多数发明始于识别需要解决的问题。
Most inventions start with recognizing a problem that needs a solution.
大多数发明始于认识到需要解决的问题。
Most inventions start with recognising a problem that needs a solution.
艾琳认为真正的和平始于内心。
Irene believes that true peace starts from within.
他们的友谊始于高中。
Their friendship began in high school.
他们的恋情始于大学时期。
Their romance began during their college years.
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