induct

动词 v.

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. To bring in as a member; to make a part of.
    — Franklin was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987, the first female inductee […]
  2. To formally or ceremoniously install in an office, position, etc.
    — It is my pleasure to induct the new Officers for this coming term.
  3. To introduce into (particularly if certain knowledge or experience is required, such as ritual adulthood or cults).
    — She was inducted into the ways of the legal profession.
  4. To draft into military service.
    — At the time of war the President is authorized by law to induct persons into the armed forces involuntarily.
  5. To introduce; to bring in. obsolete
    — The ceremonies in the gathering were first inducted by the Venetians.

词形变化

inducts present,singular,third-person inducting participle,present inducted participle,past inducted past

词源

Originated 1350–1400 from Middle English induct, borrowed from Latin inductus, perfect passive participle of indūcō, equivalent to induce + -tus (past participle suffix).
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