generate
vt.造成 (produce, give rise to)
His improper behavior generates a good deal of suspicion.
他的不当行为引起了极大的怀疑。
halt
v.踌躇;停止,停止行进
The police ordered the thief to halt.
警察命令小偷停下来。
headway
n.进展(progress)
incipient
adj.初期的
initial
adj.初始的(original, beginning, early, oldest)
His initial step to start a small business is to do a market research.
他创业的第一步是做市场调查。
initiate
vt.开始,创始 (start, begin, commence)
launch
vt.发动(start, begin)
My company launched a new insurance plan.
我们公司推出了一项新的保险计划。
onset
n.开始(baginning)
The onset of arthritis stopped the old lady from doing needlework.
关节炎的发作使这位老妇人无法做针线活。
original
adj. 最初的 (earliest, initial)
His idea is not original; many pioneers had the same thought.
他的想法并不新颖,许多开创者都有同样的想法。
originally
adv.本来;最初地
peak
n.高蜂(mountain top); 尖端 (summit, top)
At the peak of their labor, they could lay five miles of rails a day.
高峰期,他们一天能铺就五英里的铁轨。
phase
n.阶段(stage, period)
The three phases of matter are solid, liquid and gas.
物质的三相是固体、液体和气体。
primary
adj.最初的(foremost, initial)
proceed
vi.进行(carry on, go on)
Business proceeded as usual.
事情照常进行。
process
n.过程(procedure)
progress
v.前进,发展
The year is progressing; it will soon be winter again.
时光飞逝,很快又将是冬天了。