to evoke
01
唤起, 引发
to call forth or elicit emotions, feelings, or responses, often in a powerful or vivid manner
Transitive: to evoke an emotion or emotional reaction
例子
The painting was carefully crafted to evoke a sense of nostalgia, reminding viewers of their childhood.
这幅画经过精心制作，以唤起一种怀旧感，让观众想起他们的童年。
The music, with its haunting melody, had the ability to evoke a wide range of emotions in the listeners.
这首音乐以其萦绕心头的旋律，能够在听众中唤起广泛的情感。
02
唤起, 使想起
to cause someone to recall a memory, feeling, etc.
Transitive: to evoke a memory or sensation
例子
The old song playing on the radio never failed to evoke memories of their first dance.
收音机里播放的那首老歌总能唤起他们第一次跳舞的回忆。
The antique furniture in the attic had the power to evoke tales of family gatherings and celebrations.
阁楼里的古董家具有唤起家庭聚会和庆祝活动故事的力量。
03
to infer, derive, or interpret a principle, meaning, or conclusion from evidence or context
例子
Scholars evoked the rule from patterns in the texts.
The teacher evoked the meaning of the passage through careful questioning.
04
召唤, 唤起
to summon or call upon a spirit, deity, or supernatural presence, often through ritual or prayer
Transitive: to evoke a spirit or deity
例子
The priest conducted a sacred ceremony to evoke the spirits of the ancestors and seek their guidance.
祭司举行了一个神圣的仪式来召唤祖先的灵魂并寻求他们的指导。
In the ancient ritual, the shaman would evoke the power of nature spirits to bring healing to the community.
在古老的仪式中，萨满会召唤自然精灵的力量来为社区带来治愈。
