1VERB [usually passive]爲…舉行就職典禮;使正式就任 When a new leader is inaugurated, they are formally given their new position at an official ceremony. 爲…舉行就職典禮;使正式就任
The new President will be inaugurated on January 20. [beVERB-ed]
2VERB [usually passive]爲…舉行落成儀式;爲…舉行成立典禮 When a new building or institution is inaugurated, it is declared open in a formal ceremony. 爲…舉行落成儀式;爲…舉行成立典禮
A new centre for research on toxic waste was inaugurated today at Imperial College. [beVERB-ed]