in the first place与at the first place有什么区别

一、in the first
1. before now;（副词，在现在以前）
"why didn't you tell me in the first place?"为什么你在此之前不告诉我？
2、 of primary import;（非常重要）
Spoken English was in the first place when talking about learning English。在谈论学习英语时，口语非常重要。
二、at the first place
1、以...为重；以...为中心
The world today should put peace and development at the first place.方今世界,应以和平发展为重.
It takes humanity, science technology and high quality at the first place.以人性化 、 科技化、高品质的户外雨阳篷用品为中心.
2、在最开始的地方
Once you look back, you'll find that I still standing at the first place.如果你曾回头看看, 就会发现我一直守在最初的地方.

 in the first place与at the first place的区别在于：

In用大地点,at用小地点