invention

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in·ven·tion /ɪnˈvenʃən/ W3 noun

1 [countableC]INVENT a useful machine, tool, instrument etc that has been invented 发明（物）〔如机器、工具、仪器等〕

The dishwasher is a wonderful invention.

洗碗机是一项奇妙的发明。

2 [uncountableU]INVENT the act of inventing something 发明，创造

The invention of the computer has revolutionized the business world.

电脑的发明使商界发生了根本变化。

3 [countableC, uncountableU]INVENT a story, explanation etc that is not true 虚构的故事；编造的解释；假话

They subsequently admitted that the story was pure invention.

他们后来承认他们说的纯属虚构。

4 [uncountableU]INVENT the ability to think of new and clever ideas 创意，创造力

With such powers of invention, he should get a job easily.

他创造力这么强，应该很容易找到工作。

Examples from the Corpus

invention• The Hydro-Ram is an invention which makes it easier for firemen to get people out of crashed cars.• Let's apply America's special genius for invention to our schools.• The wedge is an important early mechanical invention.• Accounts of Koritz's involvement in the crime are pure invention.• More than any other single invention, writing has transformed human consciousness.• the invention of the wheel

From Longman Business Dictionary

inventionin·ven·tion /ɪnˈvenʃən/ noun

1[countableC] a new product that was not available before

Do you realise that the paint roller is a Canadian invention?

There were displays ofnew inventions in the exhibition halls.

2[uncountableU] when something is made or designed for the first time

Cars had been made in Birmingham since their invention.

invention of

the invention by Citibank of certificates of deposit

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