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单词 invitation
释义 invitation

invitation /ˌɪn.vɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

noun (ASK TO AN EVENT)
A2 [C or U] the act of inviting someone to go to an event: » Thanks for the invitation to your birthday party.» I'm happy to accept your invitation.» The first day of the exhibition will be by invitation (only) (= only those who have been invited can come).Thesaurus+: ↑Inviting and summoningWord Builder:Nouns: invitationAdjectives: invitingVerbs: inviteAdverbs: invitingly
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Extra Examples:» The invitation says to wear evening dress.» I delivered her invitation by hand .» They had to refuse the dinner invitation because of a prior engagement .» The invitation was written in beautiful italic script.» We received another invitation to a wedding this morning.
noun (ENCOURAGEMENT)
C2 [S] an action that causes or encourages something to happen: » Leaving your house unlocked is an open (= clear) invitation to burglars.Thesaurus+: ↑Encouraging and urging on , ↑Inspiration and inspiring
noun (FORMAL REQUEST)
F0 [C] an occasion when someone is formally asked to do something: » [+ to infinitive] This is a once in a lifetime invitation to invest in your dream home in the sun.Thesaurus+: ↑Inviting and summoning
noun (PIECE OF PAPER)
F0 a piece of paper or card that invites someone to an event: » I need to order the wedding invitations.
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