initiative

英 [ɪ'nɪʃɪətɪv; -ʃə-] 美[ɪ'nɪʃətɪv]

without being prompted by others

主动地

be the first to take action in a particular situation

带头，采取主动

anti-hunting groups have seized the initiative in the dispute.
反狩猎组织在争论中采取了主动。

Without prompting or direction from others; on one's own.

自主的：没有他人的怂勇或指导的；自己做主的

1. He proposed a new diplomatic initiative to try to stop the war.: 他提出了一项新的外交计划以尽力阻止这场战争。

2. The government now hopes to seize the initiative on education.: 如今政府希望抓住教育上的主动权。

3. The proposed initiative would mandate a reduction of carbon dioxide of 40%.: 倡议将强制规定把二氧化碳排放量降低40%。

4. The Prime Minister's initiative has much to commend it.: 首相的新方案有不少令人赞许之处。