initial
/ɪˈnɪʃəl/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #4491 in the learning path
最初的；开始的
Definitions
adj. Happening or existing at the beginning
最初的；开始的
n. The first letter of a person's name
姓名首字母
v. To mark a document with the first letters of your names
用姓名首字母签署
Example
My initial excitement faded when I saw the price.
看到价格后，我最初的兴奋消退了。
Although the initial cost of solar panels is high, households may save money over the longer term.
虽然太阳能电池板的初期费用较高，但从长远看，家庭可能节省开支。
Collocations
- initial reaction
- initial assessment
- initial cost
- initial stages
Word family
- initially (adv.)
Synonyms
- first
- preliminary
Antonyms
- final
Usage tip
形容词通常放在名词前；姓名首字母常用initials。
FAQ
- What does initial mean?
- Happening or existing at the beginning The first letter of a person's name To mark a document with the first letters of your names
- How is initial pronounced?
- UK /ɪˈnɪʃəl/, US /ɪˈnɪʃəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
