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: invitation–Adjectives: inviting–Verbs: invite–Adverbs: invitingly• • • 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 inspiringnoun (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 summoningnoun (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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