initial
🇬🇧 UK/ɪ'nɪʃəl/🇺🇸 US/i'niʃәl/
NGSL 2kIELTSTOEFLGREB1
Definitions
adj.
Occurring at the beginning; first in order or position
最初的,开始的,首位的
n.
The first letter of a word or name, especially used as an abbreviated signature
首字母,姓名缩写
v.
To sign or mark with one's initials as an abbreviated signature
草签,用首字母签名
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.initial response最初的反应
- 2.initial stage初始阶段
- 3.[initial] investment[首次]投资
Example Sentences
- 1.
The initial results of the experiment were very promising.
- 2.
The initial response to the proposal was overwhelmingly positive.
- 3.
During the initial stages of learning, mistakes are common and expected.