c. 1300, from Old French comencier "to begin, start" (10c., Modern French commencer), from Vulgar Latin *cominitiare, originally "to initiate as priest, consecrate," from Latin com- "together" (see com-) + initiare "to initiate," from initium (see initial (adj.)). Spelling with double -m- began in French and was established in English by 1500. Related: Commenced; commencing.
例文
1. The meeting is scheduled to commence at noon.
会議は昼に開催される予定です。
2.We will commence with this work.
この作業を開始します。
3.We commence building on March 18 th.
3月18日に着工しました。
4.' Commence ,'was Monsieur Defarge 's not unreasonable reply,'at the commencement.'
「最初から言えば、」ドバール日の答えは理にかなっている。
5.Training will commence on 5 October,running from Tuesday to Saturday inclusive.