initiates
initiates — 動詞
- initiatespresent simple I / you / we / they
- initiateses3rd person singular
- initiatesing-ing form
- initiatesedpast simple
1. to make a process, activity, or plan start happening, especially one that contin
啟動；發起
使某事開始進行
to make a process, activity, or plan start happening, especially one that continues for some time or follows a series of steps
The city council initiated a program to reduce waste across all neighborhoods.
市議會啟動了一項計畫，目標是減少全市各社區的垃圾。
initiate + [program/study/talks/investigation]
Reema initiated a conversation about flexible working hours during the team meeting.
Reema 在團隊會議中發起了一場關於彈性工時的討論。
Talks between the two sides were initiated by a neutral organization last spring.
雙方之間的談判是由一個中立組織在去年春天發起的。
passive: be initiated by [agent]
The university has initiated a review of its admission process for international students.
該大學已啟動對國際學生招生流程的檢討。
- initiate a program
- initiate a study
- initiate talks
- initiate a review
- initiate an investigation
- initiate proceedings
文法句型
initiate + noun phrase (project/process/study/talks)
用法筆記
Frequently used in formal or professional contexts such as business, government, or academia. Less common in everyday casual speech, where start or begin are preferred.
常見錯誤
2. to give a person formal admission to a society, organization, or field of study,
引進；傳授
正式接納或傳授核心知識
to give a person formal admission to a society, organization, or field of study, frequently by means of a ceremony or structured teaching that unveils the group's core knowledge
Hassan was initiated into the music club during his first week at college.
Hassan 在大學第一週就被引進音樂社團。
initiate + [someone] + into + [group]
The master potter initiated Yumi into the traditional methods used in the village for generations.
那位陶藝大師傅將村子裡代代相傳的傳統技法傳授給了 Yumi。
New members are initiated at a special ceremony held every autumn by the lake.
新成員在每年秋天於湖邊舉行的一場特別儀式上被正式接納。
passive: are initiated at [ceremony/event]
A senior colleague initiated the newcomers into the company's unwritten rules and office culture.
一位資深同事向新進人員介紹了公司的不成文規定與辦公室文化。
Eli initiated his younger sister into the secrets of the game he had invented.
Eli 把他自創的遊戲祕訣傳授給了妹妹。
- initiate into a society
- initiate into the mysteries
- initiate new members
- initiate through a ceremony
- initiate with a ritual
文法句型
initiate + someone + into + group / area of knowledge
用法筆記
Commonly followed by into when naming the group or field. The object is the person being admitted; the group or subject is introduced by into.
常見錯誤
initiates — 名詞
- initiatessingular
- initiatesesplural
1. someone who has just joined a club, team, or institution after completing an ent
新成員
剛加入組織並獲知祕密者
someone who has just joined a club, team, or institution after completing an entry process and learning its rules or special knowledge
The initiates gathered in the main hall for their first official meeting.
新成員們聚集在大廳裡，參加他們第一次的正式會議。
the initiates = the new members of a group
Each initiate was paired with an experienced mentor for the first three months.
每位新成員都配對了一位有經驗的導師，為期三個月。
As an initiate of the hiking club, Sofia had to learn the safety rules first.
作為登山社的新成員，Sofia 必須先學會安全規則。
initiate of [club/organization]
The ceremony marked the transition of the initiates from newcomers to full members.
這場儀式標誌著新成員從新人轉變為正式會員的過程。
- an initiate of the club
- initiate member
- new initiates
- the initiates' ceremony
- welcome the initiates
文法句型
article + initiate
initiate + of [group]
用法筆記
Often used in the plural (initiates) to refer to a cohort of new members who joined at the same time. The singular typically appears with an article or possessive.
常見錯誤
❌ 'The initiate's dog is friendly.' (ambiguous) — without context, reader may not understand which group was joined.
2. a person who has gained enough knowledge, skill, or experience to be considered
內行人
熟知某領域知識或祕密者
a person who has gained enough knowledge, skill, or experience to be considered a true member of a particular field, craft, or activity, especially one with specialized secret knowledge
Only an initiate of the ancient craft would understand the symbols carved on the stone.
只有這門古老工藝的內行人才看得懂石頭上刻的符號。
initiate of [craft/field] = someone with insider knowledge
The sacred rituals were known only to initiates who had trained for many years.
那些神聖儀式只有經過多年訓練的內行人才知道。
To an initiate of the art world, the value of the painting was immediately obvious.
對藝術界內行人來說，那幅畫的價值一眼就能看出。
to an initiate = from the perspective of someone with expert knowledge
The advanced workshop was designed for initiates, not for beginners with no experience.
這門進階工作坊是為內行人設計的，不適合毫無經驗的初學者。
- initiate of the craft
- initiate of the order
- initiates of the art
- known only to initiates
- insider
focuses on access to exclusive information; used in business or social contexts
- expert
emphasizes skill level rather than membership status
- adept
literary; a person highly skilled in a particular art or practice
- connoisseur
specifically about refined taste and knowledge in arts, food, or culture
文法句型
initiate + of [field/craft]
article + initiate
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense noun/1 (NEW MEMBER): this sense emphasizes depth of knowledge or skill rather than recent admission. An initiate in this sense may have been a member for years.
initiates — 形容詞
- initiatespositive
- more initiatescomparative
- most initiatessuperlative
1. having completed the formal process of being introduced into a group, organizati
已入門的
已完成加入儀式或訓練的
having completed the formal process of being introduced into a group, organization, or area of knowledge, and therefore having access to its special information or privileges
Only initiated members were allowed into the inner room where the council met.
只有已入門的成員才能進入委員會開會的內室。
initiated member = someone who has completed the joining process
The initiated guides knew the location of the hidden waterfall in the forest.
那些已入門的導遊知道森林中隱藏瀑布的位置。
As an initiated practitioner of the discipline, Michael could teach the advanced techniques.
作為這門學科的已入門修行者，Michael 可以傳授進階技巧。
initiated + [role/practitioner]
The ritual was performed by initiated priests who had studied for a decade.
這場儀式由一群已入門的祭司執行，他們已經研究了十年。
- initiated member
- initiated guide
- initiated priest
- initiated practitioner
- uninitiated
the standard opposite; means not yet introduced or not having the special knowledge
用法筆記
Almost always used before a noun referring to a person who has been through a formal process. Not used to describe objects or abstract concepts.
常見錯誤
2. connected with or suitable for a person who is new to a group or activity, espec
初階的
針對新進成員的階段或訓練
connected with or suitable for a person who is new to a group or activity, especially one just beginning formal training or membership
The initiate ceremonies were held in a quiet hall away from the main temple.
入門儀式在主殿旁一間安靜的廳堂中舉行。
initiate + [ceremonies/rites/training] = relating to newcomers
Ezra enrolled in an initiate-level course on traditional Chinese medicine.
Ezra 報名了一門關於中醫的初階課程。
The manual explained the initiate training process step by step with diagrams.
這本手冊逐步說明了初階訓練的過程，並附有圖解。
During the initiate phase, students were not allowed to use advanced equipment.
在初階階段，學生不得使用進階設備。
initiate phase/stage = the early stage of membership or training
- initiate ceremony
- initiate training
- initiate course
- initiate level
- initiate phase
- introductory
more common; describes a course or stage for beginners
- entry-level
focuses on the lowest rank or simplest version
- preliminary
describes what comes before the main part
用法筆記
Used only before a noun (attributive position). This sense cannot stand alone as a predicate adjective — 'the ceremony is initiate' is incorrect. The noun it modifies typically relates to the process of joining or beginning.
常見錯誤
同根字
- initiate動詞B2
- initiation名詞C1
- initiator名詞C1
- initiative名詞B2
- initiatory形容詞C2
- uninitiated形容詞C1
常見搭配
名詞搭配
- initiation ceremony
- initiation process
- initiation rite
副詞搭配
- formally initiated
- officially initiated
- recently initiated
- newly initiated
常用片語
- to initiate proceedings
- to initiate contact
- to initiate a discussion
介系詞搭配
- initiate into
- initiate by
- initiate with