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inaugural

UK //ɪˈnɔːɡjərəl//US //ɪˈnɔːɡjərəl//

词源

源自拉丁语 'inaugurare'(举行就职仪式),由 in-(进入)和 augurare(占卜)组成,原指通过占卜仪式开始某项重要事务。

adjective

❶ 指某事首次发生或开始的,常用于描述重要事件、仪式或活动的开端。

“The president gave his inaugural speech after taking the oath.”

(总统宣誓后就职后发表了就职演说。)

“This year marks the inaugural season of the new football league.”

(今年是新足球联赛的首个赛季。)

同义词:first, initial, maiden, introductory, opening

noun

❶ 就职典礼或开幕仪式,特指美国总统的就职典礼。

“Thousands gathered to watch the presidential inaugural.”

(数千人聚集观看总统就职典礼。)

“The inaugural was held on the steps of the Capitol.”

(就职典礼在国会大厦的台阶上举行。)

同义词:inauguration, ceremony, induction, initiation, commencement

常见短语

inaugural address — 指新任官员(特别是总统)在就职典礼上发表的正式演讲,阐述其政策和愿景。

“The president's inaugural address focused on unity and progress.”

(总统的就职演说重点强调了团结与进步。)

inaugural flight — 指某航线或航空公司的首次正式飞行,通常具有纪念意义。

“Passengers on the inaugural flight received special souvenirs.”

(首航航班的乘客收到了特别的纪念品。)