invitation
[ˌɪn.vɪ'teɪ.ʃən] noun countable or uncountable
ASK TO AN EVENT 邀请
ESSENTIAL
■when someone is asked to go to an event 邀请，约请•Thanks for the invitation to your birthday party.谢谢你邀请我参加你的生日聚会。 •I'm happy to accept your invitation.我很高兴接受你们的邀请。 •The first day of the exhibition will be by invitation (only) (= only those who have been invited can come).展览会的第一天只有持请柬者可以入场。
[ˌɪn.vɪ'teɪ.ʃən] noun countable or uncountable
ENCOURAGEMENT 鼓励
■an action which causes or encourages something to happen 引起，招致•Leaving your house unlocked is an open (= clear) invitation to burglars.你不锁房子的门无异于开门揖盗。
[ˌɪn.vɪ'teɪ.ʃən] noun countable or uncountable
FORMAL REQUEST 正式请求
■when someone is formally requested to do something （尤指正式地）征求，请求•[+ to infinitive] This is a once in a lifetime invitation to invest in your dream home in the sun.这是一个千载难逢的机会，购买即可拥有你阳光普照的梦想之屋。 |