
好词典

源自法语initiative,最早出现在18世纪,与拉丁语initium(开始)相关,词根为in-(进入)+ire(走)。
❶ 指个人或组织主动采取的行动或计划,通常是为了解决问题或实现目标。强调自主性和开创性。
“The company launched several initiatives to reduce carbon emissions.”
(该公司启动了多项减少碳排放的举措。)
“Students took the initiative to organize a charity event.”
(学生们主动组织了一场慈善活动。)
take the initiative — 主动采取行动,不需要等待他人指示。常用于表扬某人积极主动的态度。
“He took the initiative to help the new employees learn the system.”
(他主动帮助新员工熟悉系统。)