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.
双语例句
1. The meeting is scheduled to commence at noon.
会议定于午间召开。
来自《权威词典》
2. We will commence with this work.
我们将开始这项工作.
来自《简明英汉词典》
3. We commence building on March 18 th.
我们于三月十八日开工.
来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
4. 'Commence,'was Monsieur Defarge's not unreasonable reply,'at the commencement.'
“ 从开头说起, ” 德伐日的回答不无道理.
来自英汉文学 - 双城记
5. Training will commence on 5 October, running from Tuesday to Saturday inclusive.
