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单词 inaugural
释义 in·au·gu·ral
I. \ə̇ˈnȯgyərəl, ÷ -g(ə)rəl\ adjective
Etymology: Latin inaugurare + English -al
1. : relating to or performed or pronounced at a formal induction or investiture
 < new recruits … are given an inaugural address by their chief superintendent — Times Literary Supplement >
 < the president's inaugural address >
: held in connection with such an investiture
 < an inaugural ball >
— opposed to exaugural
2. : marking the commencement : being the first in a projected series
 < an inaugural meeting of a new historical society >
 < the inaugural performance of a dramatic group >
 < the inaugural run of the new luxury train — Americas >
 < the new association's inaugural venture — W.F.Brown b. 1903 >
II. noun
(-s)
1. : an inaugural address
2. : the process or ceremony of inaugurating or of being inaugurated
 < the president's inaugural was held inside due to inclement weather >
 < will continue in that capacity until after the inauguralNew York Times >
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