firstly
adverb uk/ˈfɜːst.li/ us/ˈfɝːst.li/ (also first)
B2 第一，首先
used to refer to the first thing in a list
There are two very good reasons why we can't do it. Firstly, we don't have enough money, and secondly, we don't have enough time. 有两条充足的理由决定我们不能做这件事。第一，资金不足;第二，时间不够。
- More examples
- I want two things from my boss - firstly, a pay rise, and secondly, a longer contract.
- There are three factors to take into account: firstly cost, secondly time, and thirdly staff.