vt. 举行就职典礼,创新,开辟,举行开幕(成立、落成)典礼
例:
Each time we gather to inaugurate a president we bear witness to the enduring strength of our constitution. 当我们每次聚集在一起为总统举行就职典礼时,我们都是在见证美国宪法的不朽力量。
to inaugurate a new bridge 举行新桥落成典礼
He was inaugurated as President. 他正式就任总统。