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inaugurate

/ɪnɔɡjɚɪt/

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1 · verb

to officially open or begin something

为……举行开幕式；启动

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The mayor will inaugurate the new library on Saturday.
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市长将于周六为新图书馆举行开幕式。
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Pronunciation: /ɪnɔɡjɚɪt/

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