The Open Dictionary

inauguration

名詞

UK/ɪˌnɔː.ɡjəˈreɪ.ʃᵊn/
US/ɪˌnɑː.ɡjəˈreɪ.ʃᵊn/

定義 inauguration 名詞

  1. CountableUncountable

    the act of officially putting someone into an important position, or the ceremony at which this is done

    • He attended the ceremony for the new president's inauguration.

    • What time will the inauguration ceremony take place?

    • The inaugural address was delivered during the inauguration ceremony.

  2. CountableUncountable

    the act of something officially starting to be used

    • The inauguration of the bridge is scheduled for next week.

    • The inauguration of the new library will take place over the weekend.

    • The inauguration of the new stadium marked a milestone in the city's progress.

  3. CountableUncountable

    the beginning of a new period, style, or activity

    • This marked the inauguration of a new era in scientific research.

    • The festival was the inauguration of local arts and culture.

    • The partnership was the inauguration of a new chapter of collaboration.