1、in the early stages of… 在……的早期阶段；
例句：In the early stages of our project, we faced many challenges and obstacles. 在我们的项目早期阶段，我们面临了许多挑战和障碍。
2、initially 起初，最初；
例句：Initially, I was skeptical about her idea, but after hearing her explanation, I started to see the potential. 起初，我对她的想法持怀疑态度，但在听完她的解释后，我开始看到了潜力。
3、in the outset 在开始时，刚开始时；
例句：In the outset, it seemed like a daunting task, but with determination and hard work, we were able to overcome the challenges. 在开始时，这似乎是一项艰巨的任务，但凭着决心和努力，我们能够克服这些挑战。
