initiative
US /ɪˈnɪʃ.ə.t̬ɪv/
UK /ɪˈnɪʃ.ə.t̬ɪv/
1.
主動性, 首創精神
the ability to assess and initiate things independently
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She showed great initiative in organizing the event.
她在組織活動方面表現出極大的主動性。
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He lacks initiative and always waits for instructions.
他缺乏主動性，總是等待指示。
2.
舉措, 倡議, 方案
an act or strategy intended to resolve a difficulty or improve a situation; a fresh approach to something
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The government launched a new initiative to boost employment.
政府啟動了一項新的舉措以促進就業。
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This peace initiative aims to bring stability to the region.
這項和平倡議旨在為該地區帶來穩定。