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| 1 | to design or create something such as a machine or process that did not exist before 发明；创造 |
| He invented the technique that allows scientists to examine DNA. 他发明了能让科学家检测DNA 的技术。 |
| It’ s one of the most time-saving devices ever invented for cooks. 这是为厨师发明的最节约时间的设备之一。 |
| | 1a | to develop a new theory , style , or method that did not exist before 开创，首创（新理论、风格或方法） | | Chaplin invented his own unique style of comedy. 卓别林首创了他自己独一无二的喜剧风格。 | |
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| 2 | to make up a story , excuse etc that is not true 捏造，虚构（故事、借口等） |
| The gossip columnists simply invented the stories about him. 这些漫谈专栏作家完全是捏造了他的那些故事。 |
| She would invent any excuse to avoid seeing people. 她会编出任何借口来避免与人见面。 |
| LEFENTRY: invent | | | | If you are the first person to make a new type of machine, or design a new system, you invent it表示第一个发明新型机器或设计新系统时，用invent: Sir Isaac Newton invented calculus. 伊萨克·牛顿爵士开创了微积分学。 Who invented the television? 电视是谁发明的？If you are the first person to find, see, or understand something, you discover it表示第一个发现、看到或领会某事物时，用discover: Sir Isaac Newton discovered gravity. 伊萨克·牛顿爵士发现了重力。 Scientists have discovered a new planet. 科学家们已发现了一颗新的行星。You cannot invent something if it already exists. | | | |
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