inaugurate
verb [ T ] uk/ɪˈnɔː.ɡjə.reɪt/ us/ɪˈnɑː.ɡjə.reɪt/
使正式就职,为…举行就职典礼
to put someone into an official position with a ceremony
American presidents are always inaugurated on 20 January . 美国总统总是在1月20日正式就职。
(正式)启用,启动
to put something into use or action officially
The European Community inaugurated the Single European Market in 1993. 欧洲共同体于1993年正式启动欧洲单一市场。
开创(新时代);开始(新风尚或新活动)
to mark the beginning of a new period, style, or activity
The change of government inaugurated a new era of economic prosperity. 政府的变革开创了经济繁荣的新时代。