Self-starter
n. 自动起动装置
📖 牛津释义
self-starter
n
1 person showing initiative and not needing others to make himwork, etc 有主动性的人; 有积极性的人
The advertisementread `Young self-starter wanted as salesperson'. 广告称｀聘请有积极性的年轻人任推销员＇.
2 (dated 旧) (usu electrical) device for starting an engine （发动机的）（通常指电动的）自动起动器.
🧩 词语组成解析
self
[self]
n. 自己;本人;本性;私利;
adj. 同一的;纯净的;单一的;
vt. 使自花授精;使近亲繁殖;
vi. 自花授精;
starter
['stɑrtɚ]
n. （发动机的）启动装置;参赛人;（主菜之前的）开胃小吃;（赛跑等的）发令员;
🗣️ 情景例句
Of course, Harry.
当然可以， Harry。
Not really, I'm afraid. We were delayed taking off, and we encountered a lot of bad weather.
不太好，我们起飞延误了，还遭遇了恶劣的气候。
Why on earth didn't you tell me the truth?
你到底为什么不跟我说实话？