commenceKK [kəˋmɛns] /kəˈmɛns/動詞1開始、起始正式The ceremony will commence at ten o'clock sharp tomorrow morning.典禮將於明天早上十點整開始。2展開、著手進行正式The company plans to commence construction of the new plant in June.公司計畫在六月展開新廠的興建工程。3先做、以⋯⋯開始正式The meeting commenced with a short report from the treasurer.會議一開始先由財務主管做簡短報告。