c. 1300, from Old French comencier "to begin, start" (10c., Modern French commencer), from Vulgar Latin *cominitiare, originally "to initiate as priest, consecrate," from Latin com- "together" (see com-) + initiare "to initiate," from initium (see initial (adj.)). Spelling with double -m- began in French and was established in English by 1500. Related: Commenced; commencing.
雙語例句
1. The meeting is scheduled to commence at noon.
會議定于午間召開。
來自《權威詞典》
2. We will commence with this work.
我們將開始這項工作.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
3. We commence building on March 18 th.
我們于三月十八日開工.
來自《現代英漢綜合大詞典》
4. 'Commence,'was Monsieur Defarge's not unreasonable reply,'at the commencement.'
“ 從開頭說起, ” 德伐日的回答不無道理.
來自英漢文學 - 雙城記
5. Training will commence on 5 October, running from Tuesday to Saturday inclusive.