i·ni·tia·tive/ɪ`nɪʃɪˏetɪv; ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/ n 1 [U] the ability to make decisions and take action without waiting for someone to tell you what to do 主动性，自主决断的能力: I was impressed by the initiative she showed. 我对她表现出来的主动性印象颇深。 2 [C] a plan or process that has been started to solve a particular problem 计划; 措施: state initiatives to reduce spending 政府缩减开支的措施 3 take the initiative to be the first person to do something to solve a particular problem 带头，率先