The story starts slow but works up to a brilliant conclusion.这个故事开始部分情节发展缓慢，但逐渐过渡到了一个精彩的结尾。The book's opening is dull, but the last chapters are interesting.那本书的开始部分枯燥乏味，但最后几章很有意思。You'd better hurry or you'll miss the start of the show.你最好快点，否则会错过节目的开始部分。