invent

動詞

1. 1

   發明、研發

   He invented a device that turns seawater into drinking water.

   他發明了一種把海水變成飲用水的裝置。

2. 2

   編造、虛構、捏造

   She invented an excuse to avoid the family dinner.

   她編了個藉口來躲掉家庭聚餐。

3. 3

   創造、想出、首創

   Someone had to invent a word for this new feeling.

   總得有人為這種新的感受創造一個詞。