プログレッシブ和英中辞典(第4版)の解説
まず【▲先ず】
❶〔最初に〕first (of all)；〔何よりも〕above all
まず第一に事故の原因について調べてみよう
「In the first place [First of all/To begin with], let's investigate the cause of the accident.
まず子供たちを逃がせ
Let the children go first.
まず必要なのは資金です
We need funds 「above all [before anything else].／The first thing we need is money.
❷〔ともかく，何はともあれ〕
まず一休みしませんか
Well, how about taking a break?
まず一安心
Well, we can breathe easier for the moment.／We are safe for the moment, at any rate.
まずはお礼まで
〔礼状の結び〕With many thanks,／Yours gratefully,（▼コンマをつけ，下に署名）
❸〔たぶん，まあ大体〕
まず（は）大丈夫，うまく行くだろう
I am fairly [almost] sure everything will go well.
それならまず合格でしょう
「That is sure to [There's no doubt that it will] pass muster.
そんな万能の人はまずいない
There's not likely to be anyone with such all-round talent.