inception

开始、创始、起始正式

The program has helped thousands of students since its inception.

这个计划自创办以来已帮助了数千名学生。

初期、草创阶段正式

The idea was flawed from its very inception.

这个想法从最初阶段就有缺陷。

自成立以来、从一开始

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

自成立以来，这档基金每年约有百分之七的报酬率。