英语词汇“invent”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

单词	invent
释义	invent —invent /ɪnˈvent/ Ⅰ verb [T] (NEW DESIGN) ↑Verb Endings for invent ► B1 to design and/or create something that has never been made before: » The first safety razor was invented by company founder King C. Gillette in 1903.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Inventing, designing and innovation , ↑Creating and producingWord Builder:–Nouns: invention, inventor, inventiveness–Adjectives: inventive–Verbs: invent, reinvent–Adverbs: inventively • • • Extra Examples:» I wish someone would invent an everlasting light bulb.» Pneumatic tyres were invented in 1888 by John Dunlop.» Gas lamps became obsolete when electric lighting was invented.» He has invented a wholly factitious story about his past.» She tried to save face by inventing a story about being overseas at the time. Ⅱ verb [T] (NOT TRUE) ↑Verb Endings for invent ► B2 to create a reason, excuse, story, etc. that is not true, usually to deceive someone: » But I didn't invent the story - everything I told you is true.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Lies, lying and hypocrisy , ↑Dishonest peopleWord Builder:–Nouns: invention, inventor, inventiveness–Adjectives: inventive–Verbs: invent, reinvent–Adverbs: inventively
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