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单词 initiative
释义

initiative

UK /ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/

Word Forms

singularinitiative
pluralinitiatives

DEFINITIONS4
  1. 1
    uncountable the ability to decide in an independent way what to do and when to do it

    Mr Hills showed initiative and bravery when dealing with a dangerous situation.

    use your initiative:

    Employees are encouraged to use their initiative if faced with a problem.

    on your own initiative (=without other people telling you to do something):

    He developed the plan on his own initiative.

    Synonyms and related words

    Intelligence, intuition and ability to understand
  2. 2
    countable an important action that is intended to solve a problem

    a number of initiatives designed to address the problem of child poverty

    Synonyms and related words

    Ways of solving problems
  3. 3
    countable legalAmericana process by which people can suggest a new law by signing a petition
    Synonyms and related words

    Creating, amending and abolishing laws
  4. 4

    the initiative

    the opportunity to take action before other people do
    take the initiative:

    She would have to take the initiative in order to improve their relationship.

    lose/gain/seize the initiative:

    We have lost the initiative and allowed our opponents to dominate the discussion.

    Synonyms and related words

    Opportunities

initiative

US /ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/

Word Forms

singularinitiative
pluralinitiatives

DEFINITIONS4
  1. 1
    uncountable the ability to decide in an independent way what to do and when to do it

    Mr. Hills showed initiative and bravery when dealing with a dangerous situation.

    use your initiative:

    Employees are encouraged to use their initiative if faced with a problem.

    on your own initiative (=without other people telling you to do something):

    He developed the plan on his own initiative.

    Synonyms and related words

    Intelligence, intuition and ability to understand
  2. 2
    countable legalAmericana process by which people can suggest a new law by signing a petition
    Synonyms and related words

    Creating, amending and abolishing laws
  3. 3

    the initiative

    the opportunity to take action before other people do
    take the initiative:

    She would have to take the initiative in order to improve their relationship.

    lose/gain/seize the initiative:

    We lost the initiative and allowed our opponents to dominate the discussion.

    Synonyms and related words

    Opportunities
  4. 4
    countable an important action that is intended to solve a problem

    a number of initiatives designed to address the problem of child poverty

    Synonyms and related words

    Ways of solving problems
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