starting point

柯林斯詞典

1. N-COUNT Something that is a starting point for a discussion or process can be used to begin it or act as a basis for it. (討論、過程的) 起點(diǎn)
These proposals represent a realistic starting point for negotiation. 這些提議代表著談判的一個(gè)現(xiàn)實(shí)起點(diǎn)。
2. N-COUNT When you make a journey, your starting point is the place from which you start. (旅行的) 出發(fā)點(diǎn)
They had already walked a couple of miles or more from their starting point. 他們從出發(fā)點(diǎn)已走了至少幾英裡。