invention
noun [ C or U ] uk/ɪnˈven.ʃən/ us/ɪnˈven.ʃən/
(NEW DESIGN)
B1 发明，创造
something that has never been made before, or the process of creating something that has never been made before
The world changed rapidly after the invention of the phone. 电话发明后世界的变化日新月异。
a most amazing invention 非常了不起的发明
- More examples
- The invention of the contraceptive pill brought about profound changes in the lives of women.
- If you don't patent your invention, other people may make all the profit out of it.
- The invention of the silicon chip was a landmark in the history of the computer.
- This invention made a major contribution to road safety.
- The 20th century was remarkable for its inventions.
(NOT TRUE)
捏造，编造，虚构的故事
a story or excuse that is not true, or the act of creating a story or excuse that is not true
All that gossip about Linda was just pure invention. 有关琳达的所有流言都纯属虚构。
Be careful what you believe - her powers of invention (= ability to think of excuses, etc.) are well known. 注意你该信什么——她编瞎话的本领是出了名的。