| 单词 | invitation |
| 释义 | invitation (ɪnvɪteɪʃən ) Word forms: invitations 1. countable noun [oft NOUN to-infinitive] A2 An invitation is a written or spoken request to come to an event such as a party, a meal, or a meeting. ...an invitation to lunch. [+ to] The Syrians have not yet accepted an invitation to attend. He's understood to be there at the personal invitation of the President. [+ of] Synonyms: request, call, invite [informal], bidding 2. countable noun A2 An invitation is the card or paper on which an invitation is written or printed. Hundreds of invitations are being sent out this week. ...gold embossed invitation cards. 3. singular noun If you believe that someone's action is likely to have a particular result, especially a bad one, you can refer to the action as an invitation to that result. ...a war that most liberal Democrats regarded as an invitation to disaster. Don't leave your shopping on the back seat of your car–it's an open invitation to a thief. [+ to] Synonyms: inducement, come-on [informal], temptation, challenge Collocations: invitation list But the four final places could see a couple of surprise destinations put on the invitation list to host the world's best footballers. The Sun If you are single, names on an invitation list link to potential romance. The Sun It should not be about an invitation list put together by a promoter according to how much nostalgia a player can induce when introduced to the audience. Times, Sunday Times If single, when you're drawn strongly to a name on a long invitation list, it's a preview of love. The Sun His sense of fun and love of gossip made these occasionals memorable for all those privileged to be on his invitation list. Times, Sunday Times There are only two voices that can issue that invitation. Christianity Today How do you create a haven teeming with the sort of wildlife to which you would be happy to issue an invitation? Times, Sunday Times So issue that invitation or send a friendly text and find out how good love can be. The Sun The country's head of state promptly issued an invitation to visit. Times, Sunday Times Then we issued the invitation to join us in fasting. Christianity Today If you book with a tour operator, it will provide a 'letter of invitation'. Times, Sunday Times If you did want an apartment, you would have to book flights and accommodation separately and ask the apartment owner to provide a letter of invitation for your visa application. Times, Sunday Times All non package-tour foreign visitors will need a letter of invitation from a resident of each island you wish to visit. Times, Sunday Times Eligible incoming first year students will receive a letter of invitation during the admission process. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 I provided the letters of invitation they asked for. Times, Sunday Times The inter-viewer then pressed her about what the official invitation looked like. The Sun I've enjoyed a guided tour of the state-of-the-art laboratories, and an official invitation to the opening night reception. Times, Sunday Times Only in the past few years did he receive official invitations to minor sporting events. Times, Sunday Times Only in the past few years has he received official invitations to sporting events, including the 35-year anniversary of 'ping-pong diplomacy' in 2006. Times, Sunday Times This was an open invitation to steal ground, and therefore runs, and encouraged batsmen to be casual of their whereabouts at the crease. Times, Sunday Times It's an open invitation to our enemies, and frankly, a little embarrassing. The Sun Is this an open invitation to all guests? Times, Sunday Times Inside, ebonised oak floors and exposed concrete ceilings create a gallery feeling, which provides an open invitation to owners to show off their art purchases. Times, Sunday Times It seemed to give off some sort of open invitation or carte blanche to blokes. The Sun That led to the party invitation, and more surreal juxtapositions. Times, Sunday Times I can't ever remember turning down any other party invitation in my life. Times, Sunday Times We're tired but wired, constantly alert for disaster or emergency (or even for last-minute pleasure, such as that elusive date or party invitation). Times, Sunday Times You buy a cheap supermarket gateau, photograph your infant mashing it into his face, then send this cute image out as his first birthday party invitation. Times, Sunday Times And the most sought-after party invitation of all? Times, Sunday Times Liberty cardholders are notified first about the sale and receive an invitation to the sale preview. Times, Sunday Times Over the coming weeks and months, many more will receive an invitation. Christianity Today Most people who receive an invitation will be surprised to be invited. Times, Sunday Times You may have noticed, though, that one group of famou people almost never receive an invitation to his sofa - reality stars. The Sun However, plans are still at an early stage, and royal sources say they are still far from deciding who will receive an invitation. Times, Sunday Times Some politicians tout themselves around the media and never refuse an invitation to be interviewed. Times, Sunday Times Most of us, however, refuse the invitation. Christianity Today It has got so bad that another friend - usually wildly sociable - now refuses all invitations. Times, Sunday Times His assistants are instructed to refuse all invitations and almost all interview requests. Times, Sunday Times But if we cannot manage that, we should invent a plausible excuse for refusing the invitation, indicating that we are really sad to miss their wedding and are still friends. Times, Sunday Times As a growing number reject his invitation to join a 'diverse' shadow cabinet led by him, the frontrunner has hardened his stance against critics. Times, Sunday Times If people reject the invitation, so be it. Christianity Today An employers' group has criticised the government for rejecting an invitation to clear up confusion about the departure of its small business commissioner. Times,Sunday Times When she initially rejected the invitation, he seemed to want her all the more. Times, Sunday Times More fascinating are those who actively rejected the invitation. The Times Literary Supplement Complete the book yourself online or send an invitation as a gift to a family member or friend for them to fill in. The Sun The brief was to send an invitation to passing extraterrestrials. Times, Sunday Times When you turn 60 you are sent an invitation to provide a blood sample to be tested for various illnesses. Times, Sunday Times Head teachers reacted warily yesterday after being sent an invitation to turn their state schools into academies. Times, Sunday Times Instead, we were shown all the technical elements that make up such an event, from sending the invitations, food, the music, the dances, the gowns to rank etiquette. Times, Sunday Times But who writes to their dad in the precise and elaborately penned style of a wedding invitation? The Sun My dad hasn't even replied to the wedding invitation and it's clear he will not be there. The Sun The royal wedding invitation gives the option, among others, to wear a morning or lounge suit. Times, Sunday Times The wedding invitation features at least four spelling mistakes. Times, Sunday Times Firms will then be further advertised on the wedding invitation and in the speeches and will be allowed to hang up banners at the reception. The Sun But the day before, the organisers withdrew my invitation. Times,Sunday Times As a petition supporting the cancellation of the visit passed 1.7 million signatures, the survey found 36 per cent of voters in favour of withdrawing the invitation. Times, Sunday Times The society withdrew the invitation before the event was to take place. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 邀请 Japanese: 招待 |
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