to invent
01
发明, 创造
to make or design something that did not exist before
Transitive: to invent something new
例子
Thomas Edison invented the electric light bulb, revolutionizing illumination.
托马斯·爱迪生发明了电灯泡，彻底改变了照明。
Scientists continue to invent new technologies to address environmental challenges.
科学家们继续发明新技术以应对环境挑战。
02
编造, 发明
to create something artificial or untrue, often for the purpose of deception or entertainment
Transitive: to invent something untrue
例子
He tried to invent an excuse for being late to work.
他试图为上班迟到编造一个借口。
She had to invent a story to cover up the surprise party.
她不得不编造一个故事来掩盖惊喜派对。
