commence

language: zh

definitions

  1. verb
    to begin or start something; to initiate an action or process
    zh: 开始；启动
  2. noun
    the act of beginning or starting
    zh: 开始的行为

examples

  1. The meeting will commence at nine.

    会议九点开始。

  2. The commencement of the project was delayed.

    项目启动被推迟。