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invites

UK //ɪnˈvaɪts//US //ɪnˈvaɪts//

词源

源自拉丁语 'invitare',意为'邀请',通过古法语 'inviter' 进入英语。

verb

❶ 邀请某人参加活动或做某事,通常带有正式或友好的意味。

“She invites her friends to her birthday party every year.”

(她每年都会邀请朋友参加她的生日派对。)

“The company invites experts to give lectures to employees.”

(公司邀请专家为员工举办讲座。)

❶ 引起或招致某种反应或行为,通常指无意中导致的结果。

“His careless remark invites criticism from others.”

(他随口的评论招致了别人的批评。)

“The open window invites mosquitoes into the room.”

(敞开的窗户让蚊子飞进了房间。)

同义词:asks, requests, encourages, welcomes, beckons

noun

❶ 邀请函或邀请信息,通常用于正式场合或活动。

“She sent out invites to her wedding last week.”

(她上周发出了婚礼邀请函。)

“The email contains invites to the conference.”

(邮件里有会议邀请函。)

同义词:invitations, summons, calls

常见短语

invites trouble — 指某种行为或情况容易招来麻烦或问题。

“Leaving your car unlocked invites trouble.”

(不锁车容易招来麻烦。)

invites comparison — 指某事物容易让人将其与其他事物进行比较。

“Her outstanding performance invites comparison with famous singers.”

(她出色的表现让人忍不住将她与著名歌手比较。)