My first sight of him was a matter of long before.

我第一次看见他已是很久以前的事。

youdao

Whatever the reason, no matter what, she will be the first time in my sorrow to comfort me.

无论什么原因，不管什么时候，她都会在我伤心的第一时间来安慰我。

youdao

Since this matter is very urgent and therefore has a prior claim to my attention, I shall naturally consider it first.

既然这件事情非常紧急，需要我的优先关注，自然我会首先考虑它。

youdao

Had my first time been a matter of luck?

CNN: Surfing in Beijing

I've learned my first lesson: Brand names matter.

CNN: WINDOWS SHOPPING

As a matter of fact, my first post on Forbes.com was about New York Marriage equality.

FORBES: President Obama Being For Marriage Equality Does Not Make Marriage An Unqualified Good Deal