noun
1. the ceremonial induction into a position
e.g. the new president obviously enjoyed his inauguration
Synonym: inauguration
2. an address delivered at an inaugural ceremony (especially by a United States president)
Synonym: inaugural address
inaugural的意思
adj
1. serving to set in motion
e.g. the magazine's inaugural issue
the initiative phase in the negotiations
an initiatory step toward a treaty
his first (or maiden) speech in Congress
the liner's maiden voyage
Synonym: initiativeinitiatoryfirstmaiden
2. occurring at or characteristic of a formal investiture or induction
e.g. the President's inaugural address
an inaugural ball