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inauguration

/ɪnɔɡjɚeɪʃən/

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a formal ceremony that begins a term in office

就职典礼

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Thousands watched the president's inauguration on television.
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数千人通过电视观看了总统就职典礼。
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Pronunciation: /ɪnɔɡjɚeɪʃən/

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