starter
柯林斯词典
1. N-COUNT A starter is a small quantity of food that is served as the first course of a meal. 头盘[英国英语]
2. N a device for starting an internal-combustion engine, usually consisting of a powerful electric motor that engages with the flywheel (内燃机的)起动装置 (Formerly called self-starter)
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starter /ˈstɑːtə/ (starters)
剑桥词典
- [ 可数名词：有复数形式的名词 ]
a small dish served as the first part of a meal
（一餐的）开胃品，头盘，第一道菜
We had soup /pâté /pasta as a starter. 我们的头盘是汤／肉酱／意大利面。
something used to begin something
启动时所用的；在起步阶段使用的
These are great starters for a lesson . 这些用来作为一堂课的开始非常好。
a person , animal , or organization that is involved at the beginning of an activity , especially a race
（尤指赛跑的）起始参加者
Of the ten starters (= horses which started in the race ), two fell at the first fence . 参赛的10匹赛马中，有两匹在第一个障碍处摔倒。
习语
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