flying start

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flying start

BrE

/ˌflaɪɪŋ ˈstɑːt/

NAmE

/ˌflaɪɪŋ ˈstɑːrt/

(

also less frequent

flyer

)

noun

[singular]

a very fast start to a race, competition, etc. （赛跑、竞赛等的）快速起动

●get off to a ˌflying ˈstart

●get off to a ˈflyer

to make a very good start; to begin sth well 有很好的开端；有良好的起步；开门红