take the initiative
US /teɪk ðɪ ɪˈnɪʃ.ə.tɪv/
UK /teɪk ðɪ ɪˈnɪʃ.ə.tɪv/
成語
採取主動, 率先行動
to be the first one to do something, especially when it requires courage or is difficult
範例:
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Someone needed to take the initiative and organize the meeting.
需要有人採取主動組織會議。
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She decided to take the initiative and ask for a raise.
她決定主動要求加薪。