initiated
[ˌɪnˈɪʃiˌetəd] /i-ˈni-shē-ˌāt/ (ame, mw) · /ɪˈnɪʃ.i.eɪt/ (bre, ipa) · [ˌɪnˈɪʃiˌetəd] /ɪˈnɪʃ.i.eɪt/ (ame, ipa)
initiated — 形容詞
- initiatedpositive
- more initiatedcomparative
- most initiatedsuperlative
1. having been formally accepted as a member of a group or society through an offic
入會的
已正式加入或處於剛加入階段
having been formally accepted as a member of a group or society through an official process, especially referring to the special status or early period after joining.
The newly initiated members of the hiking club received their official badges at the ceremony.
健行社新入會的社員在典禮上領到了他們的正式徽章。
Only initiated members of the scientific committee are allowed to vote on research funding proposals.
只有科學委員會的入會成員才能對研究經費申請案投票。
collocation: initiated member + of + group
During their first year, initiated apprentices at the workshop attend extra classes on traditional techniques.
在第一年期間，作坊的入會學徒會參加額外的傳統技法課程。
The Watanabe family temple requires a special blessing before one becomes a fully initiated participant.
渡邊家的寺廟要求先接受特別祈福，才能成為完全入會的參與者。
As an initiated recruit, Sofia followed a separate training schedule from the regular soldiers for the first six months.
作為剛入會的新兵，Sofia 在前六個月遵循與一般士兵不同的訓練計畫。
- uninitiated
describes someone who has not yet gone through the admission process
用法筆記
Usually appears before a noun describing a role or status. This sense covers both the achieved membership status and the special position of a person in the early period after joining, which may involve mentoring or further training.
常見錯誤
2. having been taught the special knowledge, customs, or practices that are not sha
知情的
知道不為外人所知的秘密或知識的
having been taught the special knowledge, customs, or practices that are not shared with outsiders.
The initiated few understood the hidden meaning behind the ancient ritual symbols.
少數知情的人明白那古老儀式符號背後隱藏的含義。
Dr. Okafor's lecture was difficult for newcomers but perfectly clear to the initiated audience.
Okafor 博士的講座對新來的人來說很難懂，但對知情的聽眾卻非常清晰。
adjective modifying a collective noun (audience)
In that spiritual tradition, only the initiated understand the full significance of the meditation postures.
在那個靈修傳統中，只有知情的人才能理解冥想姿勢的全部意義。
Yael's comments made sense only to those initiated in the club's private hand signals.
Yael 的評論只有那些知道社團祕密手勢的人才聽得懂。
The book's jokes are aimed at an initiated readership familiar with academic inside references.
這本書的笑話是針對熟悉學術圈內幕的知情讀者而寫的。
- knowledgeable
broader term not limited to insider knowledge
- enlightened
suggests a deeper, almost spiritual understanding
- uninitiated
describes someone who lacks the insider knowledge
用法筆記
Often used in the phrase 'the initiated' as a collective noun meaning 'people who know the secrets'. Distinguish from sense 1: sense 1 emphasises formal membership status, while sense 2 emphasises possessing insider knowledge.
常見錯誤
initiated — 名詞
1. someone who has just started as a member of a club or group and is learning its
新人
剛加入團體正在學習規矩的人
someone who has just started as a member of a club or group and is learning its traditions and inner workings.
Each initiate received a handbook explaining the society's history and traditions.
每位新人都拿到了一本手冊，裡面說明了該社團的歷史和傳統。
The senior members guided the initiates through the ceremony step by step.
資深成員一步一步帶領新人走完整個儀式流程。
plural: initiates
Sophia was the youngest initiate to join the astronomy club this semester.
Sophia 是本學期加入天文社最年輕的新人。
The initiates sat in a separate area during the first meeting to observe the proceedings.
新人在第一次會議期間坐在另一個區域觀察會議進行。
As an initiate, Mira had to learn the names of thirty-seven local bird species.
身為新人，Mira 必須記住當地三十七種鳥類的名字。
- veteran
someone with long experience in the group
用法筆記
Distinguish from the adjective 'initiated': an 'initiate' (noun) is the person themselves, while 'initiated' (adjective) describes someone who has formally joined a group, often with a focus on their membership status after the admission process.
常見錯誤
2. a person who has advanced knowledge or skill in a particular field, especially o
內行
在特定領域擁有深厚知識或技能的人
a person who has advanced knowledge or skill in a particular field, especially one that is not widely understood.
Only a few initiates of traditional Chinese medicine can identify the herbs in that formula.
只有少數中醫的內行才能辨識出那個配方裡的藥材。
pattern: initiate + of + [field]
The lecture was intended for initiates of quantum physics rather than general students.
那場講座是為量子物理的內行設計的，而非一般學生。
Ziad was one of the few initiates who understood the encryption method used by the network.
Ziad 是少數了解該網路所用加密方法的內行之一。
The conference brought together initiates from universities across East Asia to share their latest findings.
這場會議匯集了東亞多所大學的內行學者，分享他們最新的研究成果。
Among the initiates of classical dance, Valentina was known for her precise footwork.
在古典舞的內行當中，Valentina 以精準的腳步聞名。
- expert
more common and neutral, without the 'insider group' connotation
- specialist
focuses on a narrow domain of expertise
- layperson
someone without specialised knowledge
用法筆記
Unlike sense 1 (newcomer), this sense refers to someone with deep expertise. The context usually makes the sense clear: if the person is learning, sense 1; if they are already skilled, sense 2.
initiated — 動詞
- initiatedpresent simple I / you / we / they
- initiateds3rd person singular
- initiateding-ing form
- initiatededpast simple
1. to make something start to happen or exist, especially something official or org
啟動
使某事物開始發生或存在
to make something start to happen or exist, especially something official or organised such as a project, policy, or process.
The school board initiated a new programme to provide free lunches for all students.
校董會啟動了一項新計劃，為所有學生提供免費午餐。
Joon initiated a conversation with the quiet girl sitting next to him in the library.
Joon 主動跟坐在圖書館他旁邊的安靜女孩開啟了交談。
The government initiated an investigation into the cause of the factory fire.
政府啟動了一項調查，以查明那場工廠火災的原因。
Local residents initiated a petition to turn the empty lot into a community garden.
當地居民發起了一份請願書，希望把那塊空地改造成社區花園。
The research team initiated a study of how sleep patterns affect memory in older adults.
研究團隊啟動了一項關於睡眠模式如何影響老年人記憶力的研究。
- terminate
to bring something to an end
文法句型
initiate + noun phrase (project, conversation, process)
用法筆記
More formal than 'start' or 'begin'. Common in official, academic, and business contexts. The subject is typically a person, group, or institution with authority to begin something.
常見錯誤
2. to grant a person formal membership in an organisation or share with them its hi
接納
正式接納某人加入，或傳授秘密知識
to grant a person formal membership in an organisation or share with them its hidden knowledge, typically through a ceremony.
The senior monks initiated Lakan into the monastery after a year of preparation.
經過一年的準備，資深僧侶將 Lakan 接納進了寺院。
pattern: initiate + person + into + group
Kwame was initiated into the martial arts school after completing a month of basic training.
Kwame 在完成一個月的基本訓練後被接納進了武術學校。
The elders initiated young community members into the traditions of storytelling and drumming.
長老們將年輕的社區成員接納進講故事和打鼓的傳統之中。
Sophia was initiated into the mysteries of herbal medicine by her grandmother during summer visits.
Sophia 在暑假探望祖母時，被祖母傳授了草藥醫學的奧秘。
New members are initiated at the annual gathering of the nature conservation society each spring.
每年春天，自然保育社團的年會上都會接納新成員。
- expel
to force someone to leave a group
文法句型
initiate + person + into + group/activity
用法筆記
Frequently used in the passive voice because the focus is on the person being admitted. The preposition 'into' introduces the group, field, or knowledge area.