1. | (常指通过特别仪式的)入会;介绍某人初试某活动(或技艺)the act of sb becoming a member of a group, often with a special ceremony; the act of introducing sb to an activity or skill |
an initiation ceremony 入会仪式 | |
her initiation into the world of marketing 她初次涉足营销界 |
2. | 开始;创始;发起the act of starting sth |
the initiation of criminal proceedings 提起刑事诉讼 |