initiation
/ɪˌnɪʃiˈeɪʃn/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪˌnɪʃiˈeɪʃn/ (ame, ipa) · /i-ˌni-shē-ˈā-shən/ (ame, mw)
initiation — 名詞
- initiationsingular
- initiationsplural
1. the point in time when a process, event, or period first begins to happen or be
啟動；開始
某個過程或事件開始的時刻
the point in time when a process, event, or period first begins to happen or be done.
The initiation of the railway project was delayed by the winter storms.
鐵路工程的啟動因冬季暴風雨而延誤。
collocation: initiation of [project/process]
At the initiation of the trial, the judge read the charges aloud.
在審判開始時，法官大聲宣讀了指控。
temporal marker: at the initiation of [event]
The research team recorded the exact initiation of the chemical reaction.
研究團隊記錄了該化學反應的準確起始時間。
Both companies signed the agreement to mark the initiation of their partnership.
兩家公司簽署了協議，標誌著雙方合作關係的啟動。
- start
less formal; used in everyday speech and writing
- beginning
neutral register; broader in use than initiation
- commencement
more formal; common in official and academic settings
- conclusion
the formal end point of a process
- termination
emphasises that something has been stopped or ended
文法句型
the initiation of [something]
at the initiation of [event]
[verb] the initiation of [something]
用法筆記
Frequently used in formal or technical contexts (legal, scientific, business) to refer to the first stage of a plan, process, or event. For everyday beginnings, 'start' or 'beginning' are more common.
常見錯誤
2. the act or process of introducing someone to a new activity, skill, or area of k
入門；啟蒙
初次接觸某項活動或技能
the act or process of introducing someone to a new activity, skill, or area of knowledge for the first time, typically through an initial period of instruction or experience.
The weekend workshop was Ling's initiation into the world of digital photography.
那個週末工作坊是玲進入數位攝影世界的啟蒙。
collocation: initiation into [world/field]
New employees attend a two-week initiation program to learn the company software.
新員工必須參加為期兩週的入門課程，學習公司的軟體系統。
noun compound: initiation program
His initiation into competitive swimming began with five daily morning laps.
他進入競技游泳領域的啟蒙，是從每天清晨游五趟開始的。
The training coordinator designed an initiation course for the summer interns.
訓練協調員為暑期實習生設計了一套入門課程。
- introduction
less formal; can be a brief encounter rather than a structured process
- induction
commonly used in workplace or academic settings for onboarding
- grounding
emphasises the foundational knowledge gained
- exclusion
the state of being left out of an activity or group
文法句型
initiation into [activity/skill]
[possessive] initiation into [world/field]
用法筆記
Typically followed by 'into' to specify the activity or field. Unlike sense 3, this sense does not imply a formal ceremony — it refers simply to the first learning experience.
常見錯誤
3. a formal event or set of traditional actions through which a person is officiall
入會儀式
成為團體正式成員的典禮或程序
a formal event or set of traditional actions through which a person is officially welcomed into a group, society, or organisation as a full member.
The fraternity held its initiation ceremony in the university chapel.
兄弟會在大學的小教堂裡舉行了入會儀式。
collocation: initiation ceremony
After the initiation, each new member received a carved wooden badge.
入會儀式結束後，每位新成員都收到了一枚木製徽章。
temporal: after the initiation
The elders performed the traditional initiation for the young men of the village.
長者們為村裡的年輕男子舉行了傳統的入會典禮。
New recruits must undergo a week-long initiation before joining the society.
新進成員必須先接受為期一週的入會洗禮，才能加入該社團。
- induction
more common in professional and academic organisations; less ritualistic
- installation
specifically for formal appointment to an official position or role
- rite of passage
broader: marks a life transition, not just group membership
- expulsion
the formal removal of someone from a group
- excommunication
formal exclusion from a religious or tightly-knit community
文法句型
initiation ceremony
initiation ritual
undergo initiation
[group] performs an initiation
用法筆記
Often refers to group-specific customs that may include pledges, tests, or symbolic acts. In modern contexts, 'orientation' or 'induction' is preferred in corporate settings; 'initiation' carries a more traditional or secret-society tone.
常見錯誤
4. the special understanding or deep knowledge of a subject, activity, or group tha
門道；內行
經由親身經驗獲得的深刻理解
the special understanding or deep knowledge of a subject, activity, or group that comes from personal experience or first-hand involvement rather than from formal study alone.
After years of practice, Elena gained true initiation into the art of calligraphy.
經過多年練習，Elena 才真正掌握了書法藝術的門道。
collocation: gain initiation into [art/discipline]
The journalist's initiation in the ways of diplomatic protocol took several postings.
那位記者經過多次外派，才真正學會了外交禮儀的內行知識。
collocation: initiation in the ways of [domain]
His initiation into wine tasting came from years of working at a vineyard.
他在葡萄酒品鑑方面的內行知識，來自於在酒莊多年的工作經驗。
Only someone with full initiation into the club's traditions could explain the symbols.
只有完全了解該社團傳統的人，才能解釋那些符號的含義。
- insight
broader; does not necessarily imply first-hand experience over time
- inside knowledge
less formal; often used in business or investigative contexts
- lore
emphasises traditional knowledge passed within a community
文法句型
initiation into [field/art]
initiation in the ways of [domain]
用法筆記
Less common than the other senses; mostly appears in literary or formal writing. Often follows 'full' or 'true' to emphasise depth. The preposition 'into' introduces the domain of knowledge; 'in the ways of' is a fixed expression.