18.initiative [in (=in, into)+it (=go)去里边]

　　n. first or introductory step or move; capacity to see what needs to be done and enterprise enough to do it：the right of citizens to introduce new laws 先导，主导权，率先，开始;创意;进取心，事业心;公

　　民立法提案权

　　initiate 开始，入门;新加入的(人)，被传授的(人)initiation 开始，着手，入会

　　initial开始的，最初的;(字的)首字母，名字的首字母;以首字母签名

　　ex) Employees with initiative are likely to be promoted after their first year.

　　有进取心的职员可能会在第一年之后得到提升。

　　19.innovation [in( =in) +nov (=new)翻新里面]

　　n. the act or process of innovating; something new that is introduced 革新，创新;新制度，新事物;发明

　　innovate 改革，创新 innovator 改革者，创新者 innovative 创新的

　　ex) Her innovation contributed to several new and useful teaching methods.

　　地的革新方案有助于开发一些新的、有效的教学方法。

　　20.instantaneous [in (=on)+st (=stand)站于…上]

　　adj. happening in an instant 瞬间的，即刻的

　　instant 瞬间，刹那;即刻的 instantaneously 瞬间地，刹那间

　　ex) Wire transfers are instantaneous. The money arrives in milliseconds.

　　电汇瞬间就可完成，钱即刻可到账。

　　21.intangible [in( =not)+tang( =touch)无法接触或抚摸的]

　　adj. that cannot be touched; insubstantial; not easily grasped by the mind 不能抚摸的;无形的;难以掌握的 intangibility 不可触知性

　　ex) Some of the most important gifts we receive from parents are intangible.

　　我们从父母那儿得来的一些最重要的礼物是无形的财富。

　　22.intensive [in( =in)+tens (=stretch)在…里拉高]

　　adj. characterized by intensity; concentrated,thorough; giving force and emphasis 强烈的;集中的，彻底的;加强语气的，强调的

　　intensify 加强 intensification 激化，强化 intensity 强烈;紧张 intension 强度 intense 强烈的，激烈的;热情的

　　ex)I took a 2-day intensive course on how to use my new computer.

　　力学会使用我的新计算机，我参加了一个为期两天的强化培训课程。

　　23.intimidate [in (=in)+tim(=fear)使陷入恐惧的状态]

　　vt. make someone afraid; force someone to do something by means of threats 使害怕;胁迫，威胁

　　intimidation 威胁，胁迫

　　ex)Some adults compel obedience from young children by intimidating them.

　　一些大人通过威胁孩子来迫使他们服从。

　　24. invoke [in ( =on) +vok/voc (=call)依靠…呼喊]

　　vt. call upon God,the power of the law,etc. for help or protection; request earnestly;summon up by magic 祈求上帝的保佑;求助于法律的力量;诚恳地请求;用魔法召唤

　　invocation 祈祷;呼诉，请求;咒语

　　ex) People who say blessings at mealtime invoke the name of God with thanks.

　　就餐时祈祷的人心怀感激地呼唤着上帝的名字。

　　25.imminent [im

　　adj. impending; likely to happen without delay 紧急的：急迫的，迫切的

　　imminence 急迫，迫近 imminently 迫切地，迫近地

　　ex)I’ll wait and buy it later because their clearance sale is imminent.

　　因为他们马上就要清仓甩卖了，我决定过些时候再买那样东西。