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.
实用例句
1. He proposed a new diplomatic initiative to try to stop the war.
他提出了一项新的外交计划以尽力阻止这场战争。来自柯林斯例句
2. The government now hopes to seize the initiative on education.
如今政府希望抓住教育上的主动权。来自柯林斯例句
3. The proposed initiative would mandate a reduction of carbon dioxide of 40%.
倡议将强制规定把二氧化碳排放量降低40%。来自柯林斯例句
4. The Prime Minister's initiative has much to commend it.
