begun

英 [bɪˈɡʌn]

美 [bɪˈɡʌn]

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

柯林斯词典

Spots of rain had begun to fall
雨点开始落下来了。
Having begun my life in a children's home I have great empathy with the little ones.
由于从小生活在儿童院，我对小家伙们产生了强烈的共鸣。
But a concerted effort has begun to improve the quality of the urban air.
但是各方已经开始共同努力改善城镇空气质量。
They have begun dialogues to promote better understanding between both communities
双方已经开始了对话，以增进两个社群间的彼此了解。
They have begun to take a more sanguine view.
他们的看法已经开始变得乐观起来。
Not one of Kim's grandiose plans has even begun.
金那些华而不实的计划甚至一个都还没有开始实施。
The stitching had begun to fray at the edges
边上的针脚磨得已经开始脱线了。
Foreign nationals have begun leaving because of a sharp rise in violence.
因为暴力活动的急剧增加，外国人已经开始离开这个国家。
She had begun to be a little bored with novel writing.
她开始对写小说有些厌倦了。
The construction has begun.
已经开工了。