释义 |
initiative/iˈniʃiətiv, -ʃə-/ n. & adj.●n. 1 the ability to initiate things; enterprise 创始能力;首创精神 I'm afraid he lacks initiative 我担心他缺乏首创精神 2 a first step; origination 第一步;发端 a peace initiative 和平新创议 3 the power or right to begin something 创始力;主动权 4 Polit. (esp. in Switzerland and some US states) the right of citizens outside the legislature to originate legislation 【政】(尤指瑞士及美国某些州的)公民的创制权,立法提案权 ●adj. beginning; originating 开始的;创始的 □ have the initiative esp. Mil. be able to control the enemy's movements (尤)【军】掌握主动权 □ on one's own initiative without being prompted by others 主动地 □ take the initiative (often foll. by 常后跟 in + verbal noun) be the first to take action 采取主动 [French (as INITIATE)] |