inauguration

noun

1. the act of starting a new operation or practice

e.g. he opposed the inauguration of fluoridation
the startup of the new factory was delayed by strikes

Synonym: startup

2. the ceremonial induction into a position

e.g. the new president obviously enjoyed his inauguration

Synonym: inaugural

1. 就职典礼：推行第二轮自愿退休计划launch the second phase of the Voluntary Retirement Scheme | 就职典礼inauguration | 减少公务员数目slash the size of the civil service

2. 开始;开创;剪彩：inattention 不注意;疏忽 | inauguration 开始;开创;剪彩 | inaugurator 创始人;主持开幕仪式者

3. 创办：??,inauguration,创始 | ??,inauguration,创办 | ??,inauguration,创设