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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++on·set /ˈɒnset $ ˈɑːn-, ˈɒːn-/ ●○○ noun  the onset of something BEGINNINGthe beginning of something, especially something bad 某事的开始[发作]〔尤指不好的事情〕 the onset of winter 冬天的来临nCOLLOCATIONSadjectivessuddenConsult the doctor if there is a very sudden onset of fever.abruptthe abrupt onset of the rainy season in India (=happening very quickly and suddenly)rapidSymptoms may include the rapid onset of nausea and vomiting.early/late onset (=happening earlier or later than commonly happens – used especially about serious illnesses)The patient had a family history of early onset Alzheimer's disease.verbsdelay the onset of somethingAn active and healthy lifestyle can delay the onset of disease in later life.mark the onset of somethingThe tradition originates from an old Celtic feast marking the onset of winter.
Examples from the Corpus
onsetSecondly the standard routes to chaos imply the existence of a well-defined onset of chaotic behaviour.Was its onset sudden or gradual?Mundo de siete pozos was composed in the relatively sunny days before the onset of cancer.This was designed before the onset of destabilization, and aimed to restructure the formal school system.The patients studied were seen and treated up to 3 hours from the onset of symptoms.The curtains swung back to reveal Marie in a glistening silver robe and an expression suggesting the onset of migraine.
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onset
onset /ˈɒnset $ ˈɑːn-, ˈɒːn-/ noun
the onset of something the beginning of something, especially something bad:
    the onset of winter
     
COLLOCATIONS
■ adjectives
    sudden Consult the doctor if there is a very sudden onset of fever.
    abrupt the abrupt onset of the rainy season in India (=happening very quickly and suddenly)
    rapid Symptoms may include the rapid onset of nausea and vomiting.
    early/late onset (=happening earlier or later than commonly happens – used especially about serious illnesses) The patient had a family history of early onset Alzheimer's disease.
■ verbs
    delay the onset of something An active and healthy lifestyle can delay the onset of disease in later life.
    mark the onset of something The tradition originates from an old Celtic feast marking the onset of winter.


onsetBrE /ˈɒnset/ 🔊NAmE /ˈɑːnset/ 🔊, /ˈɔːnset/ 🔊 noun [singular] the beginning of sth, especially sth unpleasant 开端,发生,肇始(尤指不快的事件)the onset of disease/old age/winter疾病的发作;老年的开始;冬天的来临