Get off to a slow start which saves your energy.

缓慢而轻松地入睡能够减少你的能量消耗。

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The sale get off to a slow start, but picked up later.

买卖开始清淡，但后来有所好转（有了起色）。

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Months that begin on a Saturday or a Sunday get off to a slow start, don't they?

而那些以星期六或星期日开始的月份，往往好像很没效率的，不是吗？

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