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13:10 Jan 26, 2011
English to Chinese translations [Non-PRO]
Marketing - Advertising / Public Relations
English term or phrase: Sets on the right foot
Marketing Ad
jane chow
Local time: 05:23


Summary of answers provided
4 +1走出正确的第一步
jennygzq
4 +1良好的开端
Sharon Toh


  

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11 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
sets on the right foot
良好的开端


Explanation:
set off on the right foot means to have a good start.
有个良好的开端.

As for the exact choice of words, we need more context on how this is being used.

Sharon Toh
Singapore
Local time: 05:23
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in ChineseChinese

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agree  James_xia: 地道!
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4 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
sets on the right foot
走出正确的第一步


Explanation:
set ...foot 翻译成 第一步 更贴切些。

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Note added at 3 days4 hrs (2011-01-29 17:11:57 GMT)
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Because there is also the phrase "set on the wrong foot", "right" is better translated as "正确的“。

jennygzq
United States
Local time: 14:23
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in ChineseChinese

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agree  pkchan: 迈出正確的第一步
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