initiative

名词 initiative:

1. readiness to embark on bold new ventures
   同义词：enterprise, enterprisingness, go-ahead
2. the first of a series of actions
   同义词：first step, opening move, opening

形容词 initiative:

1. serving to set in motion
   同义词：inaugural, initiatory, first, maiden

1. I put it all down to her hard work and initiative.
   我把这一切归因于她工作又勤奋又主动。
2. It is hoped that the government's initiative will bring the strike to an end.
   希望政府采取的主动措施可以结束罢工。
3. The child displayed great initiative in going to fetch the police.
   那孩子极为主动地把警察找来。
4. It's only the initiative of the investigation.
   这仅仅是调查的开始。

in.i.tia.tive

n.（名词）
The power or ability to begin or to follow through energetically with a plan or task; enterprise and determination.
首创精神，进取心：开始并精力充沛地执行一项计划、任务的力量或能力；进取心和决心
A beginning or introductory step; an opening move:
率先，开端：开始的、初级的阶段；公开的行动：
例句：
took the initiative in trying to solve the problem.
开始着手试图解决这个问题

The power or right to introduce a new legislative measure.
立法提案权：采取一种新的立法措施的能力或权利
The right and procedure by which citizens can propose a law by petition and ensure its submission to the electorate.
革命立法提案权：一种权利和程序，通过它们公民可以通过请愿形式提出一项法案并将其提交给选举团
adj.（形容词）
Of or relating to initiation.
开始的：开始的或与开始有关的
Used to initiate; initiatory.
起初的，初步的：用来开始的；初步的

<习惯用语>on (one`s) own initiative
Without prompting or direction from others; on one`s own.
自主的：没有他人的怂勇或指导的；自己做主的
【引伸】
ini.tiatively
adv.（副词）