initiative

n. 主动权；首创精神

adj. 主动的；自发的；起始的

n.

主动性；主动精神；倡议；主动权

adj.

自发的；创始的；初步的；

变形

复数：initiatives

双语释义

[U]主动性,首创精神 the ability to make decisions and take action without asking for the help or advice of others

[C]主动的行动,倡议 the first movement or action which starts sth happening

[S]主动权 the position of being able to take action or influence events

英英释义

initiative

n.

readiness to embark on bold new ventures

同义词：enterpriseenterprisingnessgo-ahead

the first of a series of actions

同义词：first stepopening moveopening

adj.serving to set in motion

"the initiative phase in the negotiations"

同义词：inauguralinitiatoryfirstmaiden

词汇搭配

用作名词 (n.)

动词+～

contend for initiative争取主动

crush initiative压制首创精神

display〔show〕 initiative显示出首创精神

gain〔win〕 initiative赢得主动

形容词+～

individual〔private〕 initiative个人的进取心

介词+～

of one's own initiative自发地

～+介词

initiative in labor劳动积极性

词组短语

take the initiative采取主动；带头

on one's own initiative主动地

subjective initiative主观能动性

have the initiative掌握主动

take initiative积极主动

learning initiative学习积极性

peace initiative和平倡议，倡议和平；和平的开端

proliferation security initiative防扩散安全倡议

双语例句

用作形容词(adj.)

She took an initiative part in the Wildlife Conservation Society.
她主动参加野生动物保护协会。

用作名词(n.)

It is innovation plus initiative that has kept it thriving.
创新与进取精神使得它蓬勃发展。

In the economic trend of the new era, having the initiative is the key.
在新时期的经济大潮中，拥有主动权是关键。

Thus the initiative was lost at the very first move, and that is really the worst and most stupid way to fight.
开脚一步就丧失了主动权，真是最蠢最坏的打法。

权威例句

initiative (n.)

1793, "that which begins," also "power of initiating," from French initiative (1560s), from Latin initiatus (see initiation). First attested in English in writings of William Godwin. Phrase take the initiative recorded by 1844.

1. Such initiative is highly commendable.

这种积极性是很可贵的。

《新英汉大辞典》

2. I put it all down to his hard work and initiative.

我把这一切归因于他工作既勤奋又主动。

《21世纪大英汉词典》

3. In this way they brought into full play the initiative, wisdom and power of the masses.

这样他们就使群众的积极性、智慧和力量都充分发挥出来。

《新英汉大辞典》

4. He showed little initiative, handling all matters strictly by the book.

他缺乏首创精神，墨守成规地办一切事情。

《新英汉大辞典》

5. Take the initiative: ask him if you can train with him.

采取主动性：询问他，你是否可以和他一起运动。

6. This meeting was held at the initiative of the US and EU.

这次会议是由美国与欧盟共同倡议举行的。

7. This gave the initiative to the Republicans, who now say, plausibly, that without their brinkmanship there would still have been no start on bringing the debt under control.

这样就将主动权交给了共和党人，他们现在说，要是他们没有采取边缘政策，现在还没有开始控制债务，这似乎颇有道理。

8. Who will oppose your initiative? What concerns will they have? What form will their opposition take?

谁会反对你的倡议？他们会在乎什么？他们将采取什么方式来反对？

9. These are the resources that we need to seize the initiative, while building the Afghan capacity that can allow for a responsible transition of our forces out of Afghanistan.

这是我们为了掌握主动权所必需的资源，同时阿富汗的能力将得到加强，使我们的部队能够以负责任的方式离开阿富汗。

10. With increased resources, the Measles Initiative will support measles campaigns in all regions of the world in 2007 and 2008.

如果获得更多资源，麻疹倡议将在2007和2008年中支持世界所有区域的麻疹运动。

11. Who will oppose your initiative?

谁会反对你的倡议？

12. Who will support your initiative?

谁会支持你的倡议？

13. Where can you find the resources you need? Who will support your initiative? What concerns will they have? How can you take advantage of their support?

你将从哪里得到资源？谁会支持你的倡议？他们关注什么？你将如何利用他们支持的优势？

14. We support all the plans aimed at political solution of the Middle East issue, including the "Arab Peace Initiative".

我们支持包括“阿拉伯和平倡议”在内的一切旨在政治解决中东问题的方案。

15. Founders need to go so far beyond “initiative” it’s rarely possible; but that’s what we’re looking for.

创业者需要比”主动性“更深远的素质。 虽然可能性很小，但这就是我们在寻找的。

16. Your brain will get used to this way of thinking and people will recognize your initiative and sense of ownership and reward you for it.

你的大脑会习惯用这种方式思考，而人们会认可你的主动性与主人问意识，并且因为这个而给予你奖励。

17. Luckily, he took the initiative and dared to challenge these results.

幸运的是，他采取了主动挑战这些测试结果。

18. Is the State Department or who is supporting this initiative?

是美国国务院还是谁在支持这项倡议？

19. She said: "When I see a company like Wal-Mart launch an initiative like this, I feel more hopeful than ever before.

她说：“当我看到一个像沃尔玛这样的公司提出了这样一项倡议，我比以往任何时候都更充满希望。

20. Members of the public, governments, health workers and hospital staff can all find a way to actively support this initiative to make one million hospitals and schools safe from disasters.

公众、政府、卫生工作者和医院工作人员都可以找到一种方式，积极支持这一倡议，以使百万医院和学校在灾害面前具有安全性。

21. Some managers may be annoyed if you call them, though others will see it as a sign of initiative.

如果你给他们打电话的话，很多经理可能会觉得很烦，而有些却可能将这一举动视为主动。

22. I am never certain whether I am free to remind you that you took the initiative in this regard.

我一直不确定是否可以提醒你一下，在这方面是你采取的主动。

23. This initiative was part of an industry-wide effort to introduce a consistent set of standards and guidance for implementing project and process measurement.

这个主动性是广泛行业成果的一部分，能够为实现项目和过程度量引进一套兼容的标准和指导方针。

24. "Those who have signed on to the Arab Peace Initiative should seize this opportunity to make it real by taking tangible steps toward the normalization that it promises Israel," said the president.

他说：“那些签署了阿拉伯中东和平倡议的国家应当把握这个机会，采取切实的步骤来实现曾经向以色列承诺的关系正常化。

25. Grabbing just about any position at an organization you want to work for, shows initiative and dedication.

抓住一切职位为你所看好的企业工作，变现出你的主动和奉献精神。

26. Grabbing just about any position at an organization you want to work for, shows initiative and dedication.

抓住一切职位为你所看好的企业工作，变现出你的主动和奉献精神。