starting point

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

These proposals represent a realistic starting point for negotiation. 這些提議代表著談判的一個現實起點。

2. N-COUNT When you make a journey, your starting point is the place from which you start. (旅行的) 出發點

They had already walked a couple of miles or more from their starting point. 他們從出發點已走了至少幾英裡。