originally

originally — 副詞

1. in an earlier state, time, or plan, before later changes happened

1.副詞B2
釋義

起初；原先

表示後來改變前的情況

in an earlier state, time, or plan, before later changes happened

例句

The cafe was originally a train station beside the river.

這家咖啡館起初是河邊的一座火車站。

be originally + noun for an earlier identity

Mina originally planned a beach trip for her birthday weekend.

Mina 原先計畫在她生日那個週末去海邊。

originally + planned for an earlier intention

同義詞
  • initially

    very close in meaning, but often sounds a little more formal

  • at first

    common when a feeling or opinion later changes

  • previously

    means before now, but does not always stress a later change

反義詞
  • currently

    focuses on the present state rather than the earlier one

  • now

    the simple everyday opposite in time focus

文法句型

originally + past verb

be originally + noun phrase

originally planned to + verb

用法筆記

Often comes before the main verb or after be: originally planned, was originally a station. It usually points back to an earlier plan, purpose, or form that changed later.

常見錯誤

❌Originally, wash the rice, then add water.
✅First, wash the rice, then add water.
💡'originally' looks back to an earlier state or plan; 'first' gives the opening step in a sequence.