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单词 inaugurate
释义 in·au·gu·rate
\ə̇ˈnȯgyəˌrāt, ÷ -gəˌr-, usu -ād.+V\ transitive verb
Etymology: Latin inauguratus, past participle of inaugurare to practice augury, to inaugurate, from in- in- (II) + augurare to prophesy, augur; from the ceremonies connected with the telling of auguries — more at augur
1. : to introduce or induct into an office with suitable ceremonies or solemnities : invest with power or authority in a formal manner : install
 < inaugurate a president >
2. : to begin, introduce, or mark a start or opening of:
 a. : to dedicate, consecrate, or observe the opening or beginning of formally, auspiciously, and publicly
  < a temple inaugurated by the emperor >
  < national assemblies and military expeditions were inaugurated by public prayers — G.L.Dickinson >
 b. : to start, commence, or institute sometimes publicly, ceremoniously, or formally with the prospect of continuing as a public service or beneficial agency or force
  < passenger and freight service on the river was inaugurated in 1832 — American Guide Series: Maine >
  < various conservation projects in the state have been inauguratedAmerican Guide Series: Delaware >
  < compulsory school attendance was not inaugurated … until 1919 — American Guide Series: Florida >
  < inaugurated the study of Greek — H.O.Taylor >
 c. : to begin or bring about the beginning of
  < turning from the hero to the common man, we inaugurated the era of realism — J.W.Krutch >
  < until the Civil War inaugurated a new chapter in Kansas-Missouri relations — W.H.Stephenson >
Synonyms: see begin
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