inception
更新时间:2026-08-13 12:09:13 栏目: 英语词典
更新时间:2026-08-13 12:09:13 栏目: 英语词典
英 [ɪnˈsepʃn];美 [ɪnˈsepʃn]
名词,意为“开端;起始; inception常出现在较为正式或书面的语境中,强调事物的起源或开始的那个点。尤其在商业、学术、科技等领域,用来描述某个项目、理论、机构等的最初创立或发起阶段。另外在电影《盗梦空间》中,inception被赋予了 “植入(想法)” 这一特殊含义。
The company has grown significantly since its inception ten years ago.
这家公司自十年前成立以来发展显著。
The idea for this research project was born at the inception of the academic year.
这个研究项目的想法在学年开始时就诞生了。
From its inception, the organization has been dedicated to helping the poor.
从成立之初,这个组织就致力于帮助穷人。
The inception of the new policy led to many changes in the company.
新政策的出台导致了公司的许多变化。
The movie "Inception" explores the concept of dreams within dreams.
电影《盗梦空间》探讨了梦中梦的概念。
At the inception of his career, he faced many difficulties.
在他职业生涯的开端,他面临着许多困难。
The project's success can be traced back to its careful inception.
这个项目的成功可以追溯到它精心的策划开端。
The inception of the startup was marked by a lot of enthusiasm and innovation.
这家初创公司成立之初充满了热情和创新。
Since the inception of the environmental movement, people have become more aware of nature protection.
自环保运动发起以来,人们对自然保护的意识更强了。
The scientist's theory had humble beginnings at its inception but later revolutionized the field.
这位科学家的理论在最初提出时并不起眼,但后来彻底改变了这个领域。
口语运用
日常交流分享经历:在聊天时分享某个事物从开始到现在的发展情况。例如:“A: How's that new coffee shop you told me about? B: It's doing great. Since its inception last month, it has attracted a lot of customers.(A:你跟我说的那家新咖啡店怎么样了?B:生意很好。自从上个月开业以来,它吸引了很多顾客。)”
讨论项目或活动:当谈论某个正在进行或已经完成的项目、活动时提及起始阶段。比如:“At the inception of this event, we didn't expect it to be so popular.(在这个活动刚开始的时候,我们没想到它会这么受欢迎。)”
写作运用
记叙文写作:在讲述某个故事、经历或描述某个事物发展历程时,阐述其起始点。例如:“The small town has changed a lot since the inception of the tourism development plan.(自从旅游发展计划启动以来,这个小镇发生了很大的变化。)”
议论文写作:在论述观点时,以某个事物的起源作为论据支持论点。比如:“The inception of modern technology has brought both opportunities and challenges.(现代科技的兴起带来了机遇和挑战。)”
学习积累
联想记忆:将“inception”与“beginning”“start”“origin”等表示“开始”“起源”的词联系起来记忆。对比它们之间的细微差别,“beginning”和“start”较为常用和口语化,“origin”更强调根源,而“inception”则侧重于某个正式事物的起始点。通过例句加深理解,如 “The origin of this tradition is very interesting.(这个传统的起源很有趣。)” “The beginning of the game was exciting.(游戏的开始很刺激。)”
搭配学习:记住一些与“inception”相关的搭配,如“since its inception(自它成立/开始以来)”“at the inception of(在……开始时)”。通过背诵包含这些搭配的句子来强化记忆,例如:“Since its inception, the club has organized many activities.(自成立以来,这个俱乐部组织了很多活动。)”
影视与阅读辅助:观看像《盗梦空间》这样包含“inception”一词的影视作品,结合剧情理解其含义。同时,阅读一些英语文章、书籍,留意“inception”在不同语境中的使用,增强对该词的熟悉度和运用能力。