1680s, from French inaugural (17c.), from inaugurer "to inaugurate" (see inauguration). The noun meaning "an inaugural address" is recorded from 1832, American English.
双语例句
1. In his inaugural address, the President appealed for unity.
总统在他的就职演说中呼吁国家统一。
来自柯林斯例句
2. the President's inaugural address
总统的就职演说
来自《权威词典》
3. We listened to the President's inaugural speech on the radio yesterday.
昨天我们通过无线电听了总统的就职演说.
来自《简明英汉词典》
4. Professor Pearson gave the inaugural lecture in the new lecture theatre.
