◆in the first instance
(initially)首先;第一步
In the first instance your child will be seen by an ear, nose, and throat specialist.首先, 你的孩子将由一位耳鼻喉专科医生接诊。
The post was for one year in the first instance with possible renewal to a further year该职位的初始任期为一年, 有可能会延期一年。
Try to resolve the problem with the Tax Office in the first instance.第一步, 设法解决和税务局之间的问题。