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]
双语例句
1. The group's debut album was immediately acclaimed a hip hop classic.
这个组合的首张专辑一经推出便被盛赞为嘻哈乐的经典之作。
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2. She was scarcely 18 when she made her debut.
首次出镜时，她刚满18岁。
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3. His debut album was hugely successful Stateside.
他的首张专辑在美国获得了巨大成功。
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4. Dundee United's Dave Bowman makes his international debut.