initiative

initiative
noun

[mass noun]the ability to assess and initiate things independently
首创精神，创造力
use your initiative, imagination, and common sense.
运用你的创造力，想像力和常识。
[in sing.]the power or opportunity to act or take charge before others do
主动性，积极性；先机
we have lost the initiative and allowed our opponents to dictate the subject.
我们错失先机，让对手控制了主题。
an act or strategy intended to resolve a difficulty or improve a situation; a fresh approach to something
对策；新举措
a new initiative against car crime.
打击车辆犯罪的新举措。
■a proposal made by one nation to another in an attempt to improve relations
（改善两国关系的）提议
China welcomed the Soviet initiative.
中国欢迎苏联提出的改善两国关系的提议。
(the initiative)(especially in Switzerland and some US states) the right of citizens outside the legislature to originate legislation
（尤指瑞士、美国某些州）（公民的）创制权，初创法律权

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on one's own initiative

take (或 seize) the initiative

be the first to take action in a particular situation
带头，采取主动
anti-hunting groups have seized the initiative in the dispute.
反狩猎组织在争论中采取了主动。

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