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invent

释义

invent

verb transitive

UK /ɪnˈvent/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	invent
he/she/it	invents
present participle	inventing
past tense	invented
past participle	invented

1
to design or create something such as a machine or process that did not exist before
Alfred Nobel invented dynamite.
It’s one of the most time-saving devices ever invented for cooks.
Synonyms and related words
To design something
draw up
design
invent
Synonyms and related words
Inventing and inventions or discoveries
breakthrough
coin
contrive
1. 1a
  to develop a new theory, style, or method that did not exist before
  Chaplin invented his own unique style of comedy.
  Synonyms and related words
  To make something start to exist or happen
  bring about
  trigger
  form
2
to make up a story, excuse etc that is not true
The gossip columnists simply invented the stories about him.
She would invent any excuse to avoid seeing people.
Synonyms and related words
To tell lies and deceive people
misspeak
deceive
make up

invent

verb transitive

US /ɪnˈvent/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	invent
he/she/it	invents
present participle	inventing
past tense	invented
past participle	invented

1
to design or create something such as a machine or process that did not exist before
Alfred Nobel invented dynamite.
It’s one of the most time-saving devices ever invented for cooks.
Synonyms and related words
To design something
draw up
design
invent
Synonyms and related words
Inventing and inventions or discoveries
breakthrough
coin
contrive
1. 1a
  to develop a new theory, style, or method that did not exist before
  Chaplin invented his own unique style of comedy.
  Synonyms and related words
  To make something start to exist or happen
  bring about
  start off
  create
2
to make up a story, excuse, etc. that is not true
The gossip columnists simply invented the stories about him.
She would invent any excuse to avoid seeing people.
Synonyms and related words
To tell lies and deceive people
misspeak
deceive
make up

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