invent

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柯林斯詞典

invent /?n?v?nt/ (inventing,invented,invents)

1. V-T If you invent something such as a machine or process, you are the first person to think of it or make it. 發(fā)明
He invented the first electric clock. 他發(fā)明了第一個電動鐘。
2. V-T If you invent a story or excuse, you try to make other people believe that it is true when in fact it is not. 虛構(gòu)
I stood still, trying to invent a plausible excuse. 我靜靜地站著，努力想編出一個聽上去可信的借口。

劍橋詞典

invent verb [T] (NEW DESIGN)

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 .

invent verb [T] (NOT TRUE)