initiate
英 [ɪˈnɪʃieɪt]
[VERB]
initiates , initiating , initiated
1. [T 及物动词] 使开始 , 发起
If you initiate something, you start it or cause it to happen.
近义词
instigate , set in motion
双语例句
例：They wanted to initiate a discussion on economics.
他们想发起一次关于经济学的讨论。
例：A peace process was initiated by the Indian prime minister in April.
印度首相在四月发起了一项和平进程。
2. [T 及物动词] 使初步了解 , 传授
If you initiate someone into something, you introduce them to a particular skill or type of knowledge and teach them about it.
双语例句
例：He initiated her into the study of other cultures.
他将她引入对于其他文化的研究。
3. [T 及物动词] （常通过特殊仪式）使加入
If someone is initiated into something such as a religion, secret society, or social group, they become a member of it by taking part in special ceremonies.
双语例句
例：In many societies, young people are formally initiated into their adult roles.
在很多社会，年轻人要通过正式的仪式进入成年。
VERB. 动词
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