英语释义
1. an introductory step
took the initiative in attempting to settle the issue
2. energy or aptitude displayed in initiation of action enterprise
showed great initiative
3. the right to initiate legislative action
4. a procedure enabling a specified number of voters by petition to propose a law and secure its submission to the electorate or to the legislature for approval — compare referendum sense 1
5. at one's own discretion independently of outside influence or control
6. of or relating to initiation introductory, preliminary
7. the power or opportunity to do something before others do
8. the energy and desire that is needed to do something
9. a plan or program that is intended to solve a problem
10. a first step or movement
I took the initiative and called first.
11. energy shown in getting action started
He's a person of great initiative.
12. the especially introductory series of steps taken to cause a desired result
the deposing party would ordinarily be required to take the initiative in arranging a deposition
— Andrews v. Bradshaw, 895 P.2d 973 (1995)
13. a procedure enabling a specified number of voters by petition to propose a law and secure its submission to the electorate or to the legislature for approval — see also referendum
14. at one's own discretion independently of outside influence, suggestion, or control
the court may reduce a sentence on its own initiative
— Ghrist v. People, 897 P.2d 809 (1995)