commencement

• 名词，指某事物的开始或开端；也指学校授予学位或颁发毕业证书的典礼。

A noun referring to the beginning or start of something, or a ceremony at which academic degrees or diplomas are conferred.

1. Beginning or startB2formal

   The moment or time when something begins.

   开始

   • The commencement of the project is scheduled for next Monday.
   • We are preparing for the commencement of the new academic year.
   • The commencement of the ceremony was delayed by an hour.

   同义词beginningdawninceptioninitiationkickofflaunchonsetopeningoriginoutsetstart

   反义词cessationclosecompletionconclusionendfinishtermination

2. Graduation ceremonyB1formalamerican

   A formal event at which academic degrees or diplomas are awarded to students.

   毕业典礼

   • She wore a cap and gown for her college commencement.
   • The commencement speaker was a famous author.
   • Family and friends gathered to celebrate the commencement.

   同义词convocationgraduation

3. Act of startingB2formal

   The action or process of initiating something.

   开始

   • The commencement of negotiations brought hope for peace.
   • The commencement of the investigation was announced yesterday.
   • The commencement of the new policy will take effect next month.

   同义词beginninginceptioninitiationlaunchonsetopeningstart

   反义词cessationcompletionconclusionendingfinishtermination