ADV
最初;开始
Initially means soon after the beginning of a process or situation, rather than in the middle or at the end of it.
例句
Forecasters say the gales may not be as bad as they initially predicted...
预报员说大风也许不像他们起初预报的那么猛烈。
Initially, they were wary of Simon.
开始时他们对西蒙小心提防。