词汇 | invoke |
释义 | invoke 1 ENTRIES FOUND: invoke (verb) invoke /ɪnˈvoʊk/ verb invokes; invoked; invoking invoke /ɪnˈvoʊk/ verb invokes; invoked; invoking Learner's definition of INVOKE [+ object] formal 1 a : to mention (someone or something) in an attempt to make people feel a certain way or have a certain idea in their mind提及(以唤起他人的某种感觉或想法) He invoked the memory/name of his predecessor.他提起他前任的往事/名字。 b : to refer to (something) in support of your ideas(作为根据)提出,援引 She invoked history to prove her point.她援引历史来证明她的观点。 2 : to make use of (a law, a right, etc.)求助于(法律);行使(权利) He invoked his Fifth Amendment privileges.他行使了《第五修正案》赋予他的特权。 The suspect invoked his right to an attorney.嫌疑犯行使了请律师为自己辩护的权利。 3 : to ask for help or protection from (something or someone)请求帮助(或保护) They invoked God's mercy.他们祈求上帝的慈悲。 invoke the authority of the court求助于法庭的权威 |
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