first bus/train; first opportunity
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
the first bus or train of the day; first scheduled service
Refers specifically to the earliest public transportation service on a particular route.
Míng明
tiān天
yào要
zǎo早
qǐ起
gǎn赶
tóu头
bān班
chē车
。
I need to get up early tomorrow to catch the first bus.
Tóu头
bān班
chē车
wǔ五
diǎn点
cóng从
zǒng总
zhàn站
fā发
chē车
。
The first bus departs from the terminal at five o'clock.
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Tóu头
bān班
chē车
tōng通
cháng常
bǐ比
jiào较
kōng空
。
The first bus is usually relatively empty.
noun
first opportunity; first chance; maiden opportunity
Used metaphorically to describe the first chance to engage in an activity, investment, or career move. Often implies that missing this chance may mean losing the best opportunity.
Bù不
yào要
cuò错
guò过
tóu头
bān班
chē车
，
bù不
rán然
hòu后
miàn面
gèng更
nán难
le了
。
Don't miss the first opportunity, or it will be much harder later on.
Zhè这
shì是
tā他
zhí职
yè业
shēng生
yá涯
de的
tóu头
bān班
chē车
。
This is the first opportunity of his career.
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Tóu投
zī资
yào要
gǎn赶
tóu头
bān班
chē车
，
wǎn晚
le了
jiù就
méi没
yǒu有
yōu优
shì势
le了
。
You need to catch the first bus with investments; if you're late, there's no advantage.