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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-derived
innot, opposite of
+
itgo
+
iconnector
+
alrelating to, having the nature of
=initial

Common 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.

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