他原本預計抵達會場，不意途中突然遇上大雨。
He had planned to reach the venue, but unexpectedly he ran into heavy rain on the way.
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Example sentences
這本書原本是我的，後來轉贈給他。
这本书原本是我的，后来转赠给他。
This book was originally mine, but I later gave it to him.
這裡原本是一片荒漠，現在變成了綠洲。
This place was originally a wilderness, but now it has become an oasis.
他的演講語氣詼諧，連原本嚴肅的議題也讓觀眾聽得津津有味。
His speaking style was humorous, so even an originally serious topic held the audience's attention with pleasure.
他原本只是替補球員，經過密集訓練後，終於讓大家刮目相看。
He was originally only a substitute player, but after intensive training, he finally earned everyone’s respect.
Usage Notes
Can mean either 'originally' (adverb) or 'the original source/text' (noun).
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