to be the first to take action or start something
成为第一个采取行动或开始某事的人 (chéngwéi dì yī gè cǎiqǔ xíngdòng huò kāishǐ mǒushì de rén)
"Leaders should take initiative in solving problems early."
"领导者应该在早期采取主动权解决问题。" (Lǐngdǎo zhě yīnggāi zài zǎoqī **cǎiqǔ zhǔdòngquán** jiějué wèntí.)
to remove something from a surface by rubbing
to increase or enhance something such as production or growt...
to reserve part of your schedule for something
to smile widely because of happiness or pride
to tie your shoes or gear in preparation for something
to make an effort to connect despite differences