“就职演说”常见的英文表达是 “inaugural address” 或 “inaugural speech”。
inaugural address:较为正式、常用,多指在正式就职典礼上所发表的演讲,例如总统、市长等政要的就职讲话。
inaugural speech:意思与“inaugural address”相近,但在一些非正式或较为随意的语境中也会使用。
例如:
The president delivered an inspiring inaugural address.(总统发表了一篇鼓舞人心的就职演说。)
He will give his inaugural speech at the city hall tomorrow.(他明天将在市政厅发表就职演说 。)