inauguration
/ɪˌnɔːɡjʊˈreɪʃən/ · /ɪˌnɔːɡjəˈreɪʃən/
CEFR level C1Topic GovernmentWord #5539 in the learning path
就职典礼
Definitions
n. A ceremony formally marking someone's start in an important public office.
就职典礼
n. The formal opening or beginning of a facility or activity.
正式启用；开幕典礼
Example
We gathered outside to watch the new president's inauguration.
我们聚在外面观看新总统的就职典礼。
The inauguration of the new railway marked a major step towards improving transport links between rural communities.
新铁路的启用标志着改善农村社区间交通联系迈出了重要一步。
Collocations
- a presidential inauguration
- an inauguration ceremony
- the inauguration of a new museum
Word family
- inaugurate (v.)
- inaugural (adj.)
Usage tip
既可指领导人就职，也可指设施正式启用。
FAQ
- What does inauguration mean?
- A ceremony formally marking someone's start in an important public office. The formal opening or beginning of a facility or activity.
- How is inauguration pronounced?
- UK /ɪˌnɔːɡjʊˈreɪʃən/, US /ɪˌnɔːɡjəˈreɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
