take the lead in; be the first to propose; pioneer
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to take the lead in doing something; to be the first to propose an idea; to pioneer
formalFormal term, often used in written or formal contexts to describe initiating an action or proposal. Implies a position of leadership or being the originator.
Cǐ此
shì事
yóu由
tā他
chàng倡
shǒu首
，
wǒ我
men们
fù附
yì议
。
He initiated this matter, and we seconded it.
Zhè这
xiàng项
cí慈
shàn善
huó活
dòng动
shì是
yóu由
jǐ几
wèi位
shè社
huì会
míng名
liú流
chàng倡
shǒu首
de的
。
This charity event was initiated by several social celebrities.
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Zài在
huán环
bǎo保
yùn运
dòng动
zhōng中
，
kē科
xué学
jiā家
men们
cháng常
cháng常
chàng倡
shǒu首
tí提
chū出
xīn新
de的
jiě解
jué决
fāng方
àn案
。
In the environmental movement, scientists often take the lead in proposing new solutions.