| 释义 |
ini·tia·tive
I. \ə̇ˈnishə]d.iv, ]tiv sometimes -shēˌā] or -shēə] or -shtiv or -shtēv\ adjective
Etymology: initiate + -ive
: of or relating to initiation : serving to initiate : introductory, preliminary
II. noun
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1. : an introductory step or movement : an act designed to originate or set on foot (as a process or train of events)
< a new Russian initiative must now be anticipated — Frank Gorrell >
— often used in the phrase on one's own initiative
< don't blame me, he acted on his own initiative >
2. : energy or aptitude displayed in initiation especially of action that pioneers in some field : self-reliant enterprise
< a man of great initiative >
< unable to control the product of his initiative, science — Norman Kelman >
3.
a. : the right or power to introduce a new measure or course of action
< the initiative in respect to revenue bills is in the House of Representatives >
b. : a procedure or device which enables a specified number of voters by petition to propose a law and secure its submission to the electorate for approval — compare direct initiative, indirect initiative, referendum |