As with trying to change any behavior, the first step is to become aware of it.

改变说话习惯就像改变任何行为方式一样，第一步就是要认清问题所在。

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Working out what factors in a city cause the stress in the first place is the next step in trying to understand the mental health effects of urban areas.

在确定城市里哪些因素会最先造成压力之前，先要试图去了解城市地区精神健康的影响。

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The ringing is just the first step in trying to understand a bird about which almost nothing is known.

上脚环是试图了解一种不知名的鸟所要做的第一步。

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He believes trying to accurately measure how these sectors impact each other and the environment is the first step to managing them concurrently.

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According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the first step businesses and households should take when trying to improve energy efficiency is performing an audit to identify where energy is being wasted.

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He's trying to stay one step ahead of the landlords and bill collectors, so, at first, you think Murray is just a loser schmuck with no scruples.

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