1751, from French début "first appearance," a figurative use from débuter "make the first stroke at billiards," also "to lead off at bowls" (a game akin to bowling), 16c., from but "mark, goal," from Old French but "end" (see butt (n.3)). The verb is first attested 1830.
Début can only be pronounced as French, and should not be used by anyone who shrinks from the necessary effort. [Fowler]
雙語例句
1. The group's debut album was immediately acclaimed a hip hop classic.
這個組合的首張專輯一經推出便被盛贊為嘻哈樂的經典之作。
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2. She was scarcely 18 when she made her debut.
首次出鏡時，她剛滿18歲。
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3. His debut album was hugely successful Stateside.
他的首張專輯在美國獲得了巨大成功。
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4. Dundee United's Dave Bowman makes his international debut.