The publication of my first book was an auspicious beginning of mycareer.

我的第一本书的出版是我事业吉利的开端。

youdao

The publication of my first book was an auspicious beginning of my career.

我的第一本书的出版是我事业吉祥的开始。

youdao

I wish smooth sailing, Erlongxizhu, an auspicious beginning, the four seasons make a fortune, with Elephant, Double Six, Seven Star holding on, the eight-spring.

祝一帆风顺，二龙戏珠，三阳开泰，四季发财，五福临门，六六大顺，七星捧月，八面春风。

youdao

This was an auspicious beginning to a new chapter portending radical transformation.

FORBES: Revolution at Work, Day 2

This is not an auspicious beginning when you consider that many on the Left now consider radical Islam as a potential ally against their political opponents.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Seven years since 9/11

This is not an auspicious beginning of the fourth quarter.

FORBES: The Income Side of GDP