initiate

US /ɪˈnɪʃ.i.eɪt/
UK /ɪˈnɪʃ.i.eɪt/
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1.

開始, 發起, 啟動

cause (something) to begin

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The company decided to initiate a new marketing campaign.
公司決定啟動一項新的行銷活動。
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He will initiate the discussion at the meeting.
他將在會議上發起討論。
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beginstartcommencelaunchinstigate
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使加入, 傳授, 啟蒙

admit (someone) into a secret society or group, typically with a ritual

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New members are initiated into the fraternity with a special ceremony.
新成員通過特殊儀式加入兄弟會。
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She was initiated into the ancient rites of the tribe.
她被引入了部落的古老儀式。
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admitinductinstallintroduceorient
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入會者, 新成員, 初學者

a person who has been initiated into a secret society or group

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The new initiate was eager to learn the group's traditions.
新入會者渴望學習團體的傳統。
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Only an initiate can understand the hidden meanings.
只有內行才能理解其深層含義。
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novicebeginnerapprenticeneophytedisciple
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initialinitiativeinitiallyinitiationinitial public offering