to begin one’s career or business journey
开始自己的职业或商业之旅 (kāishǐ zìjǐ de zhíyè huò shāngyè zhī lǚ)
"He started out as a small investor before becoming a venture capitalist."
"他开始作为一个小投资者，然后成为了一名风险投资家" (tā **kāishǐ** zuòwéi yīgè xiǎo tóuzī zhě, ránhòu chéngwéile yī míng fēngxiǎn tóuzī jiā)
to build momentum by completing quick successes
to make things equal or stable
to make yourself or someone feel happier or more positive
to act in opposition to someone or something
to move in front or take the lead
to start discussing trade terms formally
