IELTS Vocabulary

commence

/kəˈmɛns/

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

Chinese meaning: 开始;着手

The construction of the new bridge will commence next month.

新桥的建设将于下个月开始。

The ceremony commenced with a speech by the president.

仪式以总统的演讲开始。

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