Women frequently say that they feel awkward taking the initiative in sex.女人们经常说她们不好意思在性生活上采取主动。They are hopeless at taking the initiative.他们不善于采取主动。The disarmament talks failed because neither side was prepared to risk taking the initiative.裁军谈判告吹，因为双方都不愿意冒险采取主动。