initiativeKK [ˏɪˋnɪʃətɪv] /ˌɪˈnɪʃətɪv/發音名詞1倡議、新措施、計畫The city launched a new initiative to reduce food waste.市政府推出一項減少食物浪費的新措施。2主動性、進取心、積極性We need employees who show initiative instead of waiting for orders.我們需要有主動性的員工,而不是只等著聽命令的人。3主動權、先機The opposition seized the initiative during the final debate.反對黨在最後一場辯論中掌握了主動權。4自發、自願多用於 on one's own initiativeShe contacted the supplier on her own initiative.她主動自行聯絡了供應商。5公民提案、創制權美式Voters will decide on the initiative in November.選民將在十一月對這項公民提案進行投票。