n.

1. 就職；就職典禮[U][C]
   The inauguration of a President of the United States takes place on January 20.

   美國總統的就職典禮於一月二十日舉行。

2. 開始；開創[U]
   inauguration of scientific systems of tillage

   開創科學化的耕作系統

3. 開幕（式）；落成（典禮）[U][C]
   inauguration of a new hospital

   新醫院的落成典禮