first step

名词 first step:

1. the first of a series of actions
   同义词：initiative, opening move, opening

1. As a first step will you please make your claim on the enclosed form.
   索赔的第一步骤是需要阁下填妥附上的表格。
2. I think the first step is to lift tariffs to increase trade.
   我认为第一步是要废除关税以增加贸易额。
3. The meeting is seen as the first step towards greater unity between the parties.
   这一会议可视为两党走向进一步联合的第一步。
4. Shall I begin (ie take the first step or be the first to speak)?
   我可以开始说了吗[可以由我开始吗]?