commencement

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

开始, 开端

the beginning of something

:
The commencement of the new project was delayed.
新项目的开始被推迟了。
We are witnessing the commencement of a new era.
我们正在见证一个新时代的开始
2.

毕业典礼, 学位授予仪式

a ceremony at which degrees or diplomas are conferred on students

:
She graduated at the university's commencement ceremony.
她在大学的毕业典礼上毕业了。
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。