| 单词 | invention |
| 释义 | invention —invention /ɪnˈven.ʃən/ noun [C or U] (NEW DESIGN) ► B1 something that has never been made before, or the process of creating something that has never been made before: » The world changed rapidly after the invention of the phone.» a most amazing inventionThesaurus+: ↑Inventing, designing and innovation , ↑Creating and producingWord Builder:–Nouns: invention, inventor, inventiveness–Adjectives: inventive–Verbs: invent, reinvent–Adverbs: inventively• • • Extra Examples:» The invention of the contraceptive pill brought about profound changes in the lives of women.» If you don't patent your invention, other people may make all the profit out of it.» The invention of the silicon chip was a landmark in the history of the computer.» This invention made a major contribution to road safety.» The 20th century was remarkable for its inventions.noun [C or U] (NOT TRUE) ► F0 a story or excuse that is not true, or the act of creating a story or excuse that is not true: » All that gossip about Linda was just pure invention.» Be careful what you believe - her powers of invention (= ability to think of excuses, etc.) are well known.Thesaurus+: ↑True, real, false, and unrealWord Builder:–Nouns: invention, inventor, inventiveness–Adjectives: inventive–Verbs: invent, reinvent–Adverbs: inventively |
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