commencement

US /kəˈmens.mənt/
UK /kəˈmens.mənt/
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1.

开始, 开端

the beginning of something

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The commencement of the new project was delayed.
新项目的开始被推迟了。
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We are witnessing the commencement of a new era.
我们正在见证一个新时代的开始。
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startoutsetinceptiononsetorigin
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毕业典礼, 学位授予仪式

a ceremony at which degrees or diplomas are conferred on students

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She graduated at the university's commencement ceremony.
她在大学的毕业典礼上毕业了。
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Many families attend the annual commencement to celebrate their children's achievements.
许多家庭参加一年一度的毕业典礼，庆祝孩子们的成就。
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graduationconvocation
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