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新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

initiate

英  [ɪˈnɪʃieɪt]
    

[VERB]

    VERB. 动词

  • initiates , initiating , initiated

    1. [T 及物动词] 使开始 , 发起

    If you initiate something, you start it or cause it to happen.

    近义词

    instigate , set in motion

    双语例句

    例：

    They wanted to initiate a discussion on economics.

    他们想发起一次关于经济学的讨论。

    例：

    A peace process was initiated by the Indian prime minister in April.

    印度首相在四月发起了一项和平进程。

    2. [T 及物动词] 使初步了解 , 传授

    If you initiate someone into something, you introduce them to a particular skill or type of knowledge and teach them about it.

    双语例句

    例：

    He initiated her into the study of other cultures.

    他将她引入对于其他文化的研究。

    3. [T 及物动词] （常通过特殊仪式）使加入

    If someone is initiated into something such as a religion, secret society, or social group, they become a member of it by taking part in special ceremonies.

    双语例句

    例：

    In many societies, young people are formally initiated into their adult roles.

    在很多社会，年轻人要通过正式的仪式进入成年。

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