/,self'stɑ:tə(r); ,sɛlf`stɑrtɚ/ n
1 person showing initiative and not needing others to make himwork, etc 有主动性的人; 有积极性的人
*The advertisementread `Young self-starter wanted as salesperson'. 广告称｀聘请有积极性的年轻人任推销员＇.
2 (dated 旧) (usu electrical) device for starting an engine （发动机的）（通常指电动的）自动起动器.

.self-'starter
n[C]
someone who is able to work successfully on their own without needing other people's help or a lot of instructions - used to show approval