inception

開始、創始、起始正式

The program has helped thousands of students since its inception.

這個計畫自創辦以來已幫助了數千名學生。

初期、草創階段正式

The idea was flawed from its very inception.

這個想法從最初階段就有缺陷。

自成立以來、從一開始

Since inception, the fund has returned about seven percent a year.

自成立以來，這檔基金每年約有百分之七的報酬率。