In dealing with this situation, we don't have the luxury of starting from scratch.

在处理这类情况时，我们没有可以从头开始的有利条件。

The shipping company, starting from scratch in 1952, has blossomed into the doyen of the maritime freight industry.

这家船务公司于1952年白手起家，至今已繁荣壮大成为海上货运业的龙头老大。

The person declined to name the target, but said entry into Brazil through an acquisition would provide CCB with the necessary licences and permits more easily than starting from scratch.

他拒绝透露建行拟收购的是哪家银行，但表示，相对于白手起家，通过收购进入巴西，可以使建行更轻松地获得必要的牌照和许可。

Starting from scratch, Chinese automobile industry has gradually developed into what it is.

中国的汽车工业白手起家，逐渐发展到如今这样的规模。

It 's hard work starting from scratch in a new country.

在一个新的国家里白手起家是很辛苦的。