介词短语at-the-beginning-of...等的区别

at the beginning of, at first, in the beginning, at last, at the end of和 in the end

【1】at the beginning of意为“在……的开头”

At the beginning of the meeting, they sang a song.

【2】at first意为“最初”

At first they didn’t know each other.

【3】in the beginning意为“当初”

In the beginning he knew little about the work.

【4】at last意为“终于,等了好久……才”,语气很强,常指为人们所盼望已久的事终于实现

She passed the exam at last.

At last they got over the difficulties.

【5】at the end of意为“在……的最后”

At the end of the dictionary, there may be a list of new words.

【6】in the end意为“最后”,指经过若干曲折､变化才达到某种结局,可同 finally换用｡但 finally还可用来引出一个系列的最后一项内容,而 in the end则不可

In the end he found the lost wallet. (或 He finally found the lost wallet. )