began

英 [bɪˈɡæn]

美 [bɪˈɡæn]

v. 开始; 启动; 起始; 开始存在(或进行); 起初是; 本来是
begin的过去式

复数：begans　

柯林斯词典

Then the hair began to grow again and I felt terrific.
然后，头发又长起来了，我感觉棒极了。
Sharpe's leg and shoulder began to ache, a sure sign of rain
夏普的腿和肩膀开始疼痛，这预示着肯定要下雨了。
Preliminary talks on the future of the bases began yesterday.
昨天开始了关于基地未来的初步讨论。
The drunkard began to rave again.
这酒鬼又开始胡言乱语了。
She began her career as a teacher.
她开始了自己的教师生涯。
He began studying politics and medieval history.
他开始学习政治学和中世纪史。
The music faded down and a special news broadcast began.
乐曲的音量减弱了，专题新闻广播开始了。
Work began on the reconstruction of the road.
道路的重建工作开始了。
She stopped drinking but began obsessing about her weight
她戒了酒，但又开始执著于体重问题。
They began to grow as persons.
他们开始长大成人了。