英语词汇“on one's own initiative”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

Example Sentences

Noun … on the day before their Club Med flight she took the initiative of telephoning Franco from work, ostensibly to tell him that she had really admired his new place …

John Barth, Atlantic, March 1995 Following initiatives begun before the First World War, thirty-four states instituted or expanded workers' compensation laws in the 1920s.

Mary Beth Norton et al., A People and a Nation, 1988 Since the social victim has been oppressed by society, he comes to feel that his individual life will be improved more by changes in society than by his own initiative.

Shelby Steele, Harper's, June 1988 If you want to meet her, you're going to have to take the initiative and introduce yourself. The company has the opportunity to seize the initiative by getting its new products to the market before its competitors. The governor has proposed a new initiative to improve conditions in urban schools. Adjective Luther's daring initiative thoughts did indeed come from above, but he owed them to no man or age.

Junius B. Remensnyder, What the World Owes Luther, 1917 Many writers maintain that there is a rule of International Law forbidding the commencement of war without a declaration of war. But such rule, in fact, does not exist, for a great many wars take place without an initiative declaration of war.

Lassa Oppenheim, International Law, 1906 See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The 6-year-old initiative supports education, arts and culture, wellness and community building.

Roxanne De La Rosa, The Arizona Republic, 18 Sep. 2022 As a fiscal conservative, Logan voted in the Senate in 2019 against creating the state’s paid family and medical leave program that requires payroll deductions to fund the initiative.

Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2022 The initiative has been in the works for years but the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration finally launched the new number on July 16, replacing the old 10-digit number, 1-800-273-8255.

Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 17 Sep. 2022 The prospects for success are fragile at best, with the initiative largely relying on aspiration and education rather than tougher policies to better hold schools, staff, and students accountable for misconduct.

Bob Hohler, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Sep. 2022 Since its inception seven years ago, the initiative has grown to a national network of nearly 700 police departments in 34 states.

Denise Lavoie, ajc, 17 Sep. 2022 Wells Fargo has committed $60 million nationally through the initiative to address systemic barriers to homeownership for people of color.

Talis Shelbourne, Journal Sentinel, 16 Sep. 2022 Seeking to regain the initiative, Russia has been recruiting forces, including from prisons.

Daniel Michaels, WSJ, 16 Sep. 2022 Live Nation announced the new initiative Thursday, saying only a limited quantity of passes will be available for each venue, with sales starting on Monday.

Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2022

Adjective

Cuomo correctly assessed that as the nation reckoned with active anti-initiative from the federal government, competence itself could become its own kind of sell.

Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2021 Paizo undertook relatively significant changes to the skill system, how initiative order is determined, and the iconic critical success and critical failure criteria.

Sam Ferguson, Ars Technica, 30 July 2019 The girl of now initiative highlights women’s success stories in various fields.

Amber Elliott, Houston Chronicle, 23 May 2018 Paizo undertook relatively significant changes to the skill system, how initiative order is determined, and the iconic critical success and critical failure criteria.

Sam Ferguson, Ars Technica, 30 July 2019 The girl of now initiative highlights women’s success stories in various fields.

Amber Elliott, Houston Chronicle, 23 May 2018 The girl of now initiative highlights women’s success stories in various fields.

Amber Elliott, Houston Chronicle, 23 May 2018 See More

单词	on one's own initiative
释义	initiative 1 of 2 noun ini·tia·tive i-ˈni-shə-tiv also -shē-ə-tiv 1 : an introductory step took the initiative in attempting to settle the issue 2 : energy or aptitude displayed in initiation of action : enterprise showed great initiative 3 a : the right to initiate legislative action b : a procedure enabling a specified number of voters by petition to propose a law and secure its submission to the electorate or to the legislature for approval compare referendum sense 1 initiative 2 of 2 adjective : of or relating to initiation : introductory, preliminary Phrases on one's own initiative : at one's own discretion : independently of outside influence or control Synonyms Noun action aggressiveness ambition drive enterprise go hustle See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun … on the day before their Club Med flight she took the initiative of telephoning Franco from work, ostensibly to tell him that she had really admired his new place … John Barth, Atlantic, March 1995 Following initiatives begun before the First World War, thirty-four states instituted or expanded workers' compensation laws in the 1920s. Mary Beth Norton et al., A People and a Nation, 1988 Since the social victim has been oppressed by society, he comes to feel that his individual life will be improved more by changes in society than by his own initiative. Shelby Steele, Harper's, June 1988 If you want to meet her, you're going to have to take the initiative and introduce yourself. The company has the opportunity to seize the initiative by getting its new products to the market before its competitors. The governor has proposed a new initiative to improve conditions in urban schools. Adjective Luther's daring initiative thoughts did indeed come from above, but he owed them to no man or age. Junius B. Remensnyder, What the World Owes Luther, 1917 Many writers maintain that there is a rule of International Law forbidding the commencement of war without a declaration of war. But such rule, in fact, does not exist, for a great many wars take place without an initiative declaration of war. Lassa Oppenheim, International Law, 1906 See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun The 6-year-old initiative supports education, arts and culture, wellness and community building. Roxanne De La Rosa, The Arizona Republic, 18 Sep. 2022 As a fiscal conservative, Logan voted in the Senate in 2019 against creating the state’s paid family and medical leave program that requires payroll deductions to fund the initiative. Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2022 The initiative has been in the works for years but the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration finally launched the new number on July 16, replacing the old 10-digit number, 1-800-273-8255. Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 17 Sep. 2022 The prospects for success are fragile at best, with the initiative largely relying on aspiration and education rather than tougher policies to better hold schools, staff, and students accountable for misconduct. Bob Hohler, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Sep. 2022 Since its inception seven years ago, the initiative has grown to a national network of nearly 700 police departments in 34 states. Denise Lavoie, ajc, 17 Sep. 2022 Wells Fargo has committed $60 million nationally through the initiative to address systemic barriers to homeownership for people of color. Talis Shelbourne, Journal Sentinel, 16 Sep. 2022 Seeking to regain the initiative, Russia has been recruiting forces, including from prisons. Daniel Michaels, WSJ, 16 Sep. 2022 Live Nation announced the new initiative Thursday, saying only a limited quantity of passes will be available for each venue, with sales starting on Monday. Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2022 Adjective Cuomo correctly assessed that as the nation reckoned with active anti-initiative from the federal government, competence itself could become its own kind of sell. Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2021 Paizo undertook relatively significant changes to the skill system, how initiative order is determined, and the iconic critical success and critical failure criteria. Sam Ferguson, Ars Technica, 30 July 2019 The girl of now initiative highlights women’s success stories in various fields. Amber Elliott, Houston Chronicle, 23 May 2018 Paizo undertook relatively significant changes to the skill system, how initiative order is determined, and the iconic critical success and critical failure criteria. Sam Ferguson, Ars Technica, 30 July 2019 The girl of now initiative highlights women’s success stories in various fields. Amber Elliott, Houston Chronicle, 23 May 2018 The girl of now initiative highlights women’s success stories in various fields. Amber Elliott, Houston Chronicle, 23 May 2018 The girl of now initiative highlights women’s success stories in various fields. Amber Elliott, Houston Chronicle, 23 May 2018 The girl of now initiative highlights women’s success stories in various fields. Amber Elliott, Houston Chronicle, 23 May 2018 See More Word History Etymology Noun see initiate entry 1 Adjective see initiate entry 1 First Known Use Noun 1793, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Adjective 1605, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing initiative take the initiative seize the initiative on one's own initiative the initiative lost the initiative take the initiative seize the initiative on one's own initiative the initiative lost the initiative Kids Definition initiative noun ini·tia·tive i-ˈni-shə-tiv 1 : a first step or movement I took the initiative and called first. 2 : energy shown in getting action started He's a person of great initiative. Legal Definition initiative noun ini·tia·tive i-ˈni-shə-tiv, -shē-ə-tiv 1 : the especially introductory series of steps taken to cause a desired result the deposing party would ordinarily be required to take the initiative in arranging a deposition Andrews v. Bradshaw, 895 P.2d 973 (1995) 2 a : the right to initiate legislative action b : a procedure enabling a specified number of voters by petition to propose a law and secure its submission to the electorate or to the legislature for approval see also referendum on one's own initiative phrase as in alone without aid or support She began writing her dissertation on her own initiative prior to entering grad school. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance alone independently solely separately individually singly by one's own bootstraps on one's own hook unaided unassisted on one's own single-handedly single-handed solo Antonyms & Near Antonyms together jointly collectively mutually cooperatively hand in hand hand and glove conjointly en masse hand in glove See More
随便看	espavé españa española especial especially especialness esperance esperances esperanti esperantidi esperantidoes esperantidos esperantist esperantists Esperanto esperantoes esperantos espial espials espied espiegleries espier espies espinillo espino

initiative

noun

adjective

Synonyms

Example Sentences

Word History

Phrases Containing initiative

Kids Definition

noun

Legal Definition

noun

phrase