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| /ɪˈnɪʃiˌeɪt/ |
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| 1 | formal to make something start 使开始；发起 |
| The company initiated a management training programme for small businesses. 该公司发起了一项针对小企业经营管理的培训计划。 |
| We shall initiate urgent discussions with our European partners. 我们将与欧洲伙伴展开紧急磋商。 |
| | 1a | to start a legal case or process 起诉 | | The Act allows children, for the first time, to initiate proceedings. 该法案首次允许儿童实施起诉程序。 | |
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| 2 | to introduce someone to a skill , subject , or activity and teach them about it 给（某人）传授（技能等） |
| initiate sb into sth Nicky was initiated into a world of robbery and violence. 尼基被带入了一个抢劫和暴力的世界。 |
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| 3 | to make someone a member of an organization or group , often with a special ceremony （常通过特殊仪式）介绍（某人）加入(组织或团体) |
| initiate sb into sth At the age of 30 they were initiated into the higher ranks of the movement. 他们在30岁时经介绍进入了该运动团体的高层。 |
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| initiator noun C |
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