词汇 initial 在中文的含义

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initial

US /ɪˈnɪʃ.əl/
UK /ɪˈnɪʃ.əl/
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形容词

最初的, 开始的

existing or occurring at the beginning; first.

示例:
The initial phase of the project was successful.
项目的初始阶段很成功。
My initial reaction was surprise.
我的最初反应是惊讶。

名词

首字母, 姓名首字母

the first letter of a name or word, typically a person's first name or a significant word in a phrase.

示例:
Please write your initials at the bottom of the form.
请在表格底部写下您的姓名首字母
Her necklace had her boyfriend's initial on it.
她的项链上刻着她男朋友的首字母

动词

mark (a document) with one's initials, typically as a sign of approval or to indicate that one has read it.

示例:
Please initial each page of the contract.
请在合同的每一页上签上姓名首字母
She initialed the changes to confirm her approval.
签上姓名首字母以确认她的批准。