investiture

/ɪnˈvestɪtʃə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪnˈvestɪtʃər/ (ame, ipa) · /in-ˈve-stə-ˌchu̇r -chər, -ˌtyu̇r, -ˌtu̇r/ (ame, mw)

investiture — noun

  • investituresingular
  • investituresplural

1. a formal public event where someone is officially given a position of authority,

1.名詞C1
釋義

a formal public event where someone is officially given a position of authority, such as a president, judge, or religious leader, often involving special robes or symbols that represent the office

例句

The new chief justice wore a black robe during the investiture ceremony at the Supreme Court.

collocation: investiture ceremony

Prince Wei's investiture as the heir to the throne was broadcast live on national television.

investiture + as + [role] — pattern for introducing a new title

同義詞
  • installation

    more general term; can refer to equipment as well as people; less exclusively ceremonial

  • inauguration

    specifically for starting a new period or institution; most common for presidents and public buildings

  • induction

    focuses on being formally brought into a group or organization; common for halls of fame, academies, or societies

反義詞
  • removal from office

    the opposite action — being stripped of authority rather than receiving it

文法句型

investiture + as + [role/title]

investiture + of + [person]

[possessive] + investiture

用法筆記

Often used with a possessive noun or pronoun (e.g. 'the bishop's investiture', 'her investiture as dean'). The word is strongly associated with formal, public ceremonies rather than private or informal appointments.

常見錯誤

❌His investiture to president took place last week.
✅His investiture as president took place last week.
💡the correct preposition after investiture is 'as', not 'to'.
❌I had an investiture at my new job.
✅I attended an investiture ceremony for the new CEO.
💡investiture is too formal for everyday job starts; it is reserved for high public office or formal religious roles.