“开幕辞”常见的英文表达是 opening speech 或 opening address。
opening speech:更侧重于一般性的、在活动开始时发表的讲话,使用场景较为广泛。例如:The mayor delivered an inspiring opening speech at the cultural festival.(市长在文化节上发表了一篇鼓舞人心的开幕辞。)
opening address: “address” 有 “致辞、演讲” 的意思,常用于正式、隆重的场合,强调讲话的正式性和权威性。例如:The president gave the opening address at the international conference.(总统在国际会议上发表了开幕辞 。 )