initiate

US /ɪˈnɪʃ.i.eɪt/
UK /ɪˈnɪʃ.i.eɪt/
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1.

开始, 发起, 启动

cause (something) to begin

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The company decided to initiate a new marketing campaign.
公司决定启动一项新的营销活动。
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He will initiate the discussion at the meeting.
他将在会议上发起讨论。
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beginstartcommencelaunchinstigate
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使加入, 传授, 启蒙

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.
新成员通过特殊仪式加入兄弟会。
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She was initiated into the ancient rites of the tribe.
她被引入了部落的古老仪式。
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admitinductinstallintroduceorient
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入会者, 新成员, 初学者

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.
新入会者渴望学习团体的传统。
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Only an initiate can understand the hidden meanings.
只有内行才能理解其深层含义。
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novicebeginnerapprenticeneophytedisciple
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initialinitiativeinitiallyinitiationinitial public offering