a flying starta very good or successful start 良好[成功]的开端 The appeal has got off to a flying start, with over £200,000 raised in the first week. 这一呼吁一开始就有很好的反响，第一周就筹款20多万英镑。
got off to a flying start• Video-Taped report follows Voice over Despite missing 7 first team regulars Gloucester got off to a flying start.• The appeal got off to a flying start at the weekend when the group held a jumble sale and raffle.
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