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| /ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/ |
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| 1 | U the ability to decide in an independent way what to do and when to do it 自主决断能力；主动性 |
| Mr Hills showed initiative and bravery when dealing with a dangerous situation. 希尔斯先生在应对险情时表现出了他的决断能力和英勇。 |
| use your initiative Employees are encouraged to use their initiative if faced with a problem. 公司鼓励雇员遇到问题时发挥主动性。 |
| on your own initiative (=without other people telling you to do something) He developed the plan on his own initiative. 主动地 |
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| 2 | C an important action that is intended to solve a problem 措施；主动行为 |
| a number of initiatives designed to address the problem of child poverty 一些旨在解决儿童贫困问题的措施。 |
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| 3 | C AMERICAN legal a process by which people can suggest a new law by signing a petition 公民立法提案程序 |
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| 4 | the initiative the opportunity to take action before other people do 主动权 |
| take the initiative She would have to take the initiative in order to improve their relationship. 她需要主动改善他们之间的关系。 |
| lose/gain/seize the initiative We have lost the initiative and allowed our opponents to dominate the discussion. 我们已丧失了主动权，让对手控制了这场讨论。 |
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