单词 | invoke |
释义 | invoke 1.+ God向…祈祷;祈求…的帮助;乞灵于 The great magicians of old always invoked their gods with sacrifice.古时候的大巫师经常通过献祭来祈求各方神灵的保佑。 2.【律】+ law援引;诉诸 The judge invoked an international law that protects refugees.法官援引了保护难民的国际法。 3.+ principle, authority提及;诉诸;求助于 Adam Smith's name is frequently invoked by the promoters of such policies.亚当•斯密这个名字经常被这些政策的支持者所提及。 4.+ help恳求;乞求 a vain attempt to invoke the aid of the gods乞求神助的徒劳 5.【神话】用法术(或咒语)召唤(幽灵、鬼怪等) She whispered, as though invoking the Devil.她低声咕哝着, 好像在召唤恶魔。 |
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