invent

US /ɪnˈvent/
UK /ɪnˈvent/
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1.

发明, 创造

create or design (something that has not existed before); be the originator of

:
Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone.
亚历山大·格雷厄姆·贝尔发明了电话。
She likes to invent new recipes in her kitchen.
她喜欢在厨房里创造新食谱。
2.

编造, 捏造

make up (a story or excuse), especially so as to deceive

:
He had to invent a plausible excuse for being late.
他不得不编造一个合理的迟到借口。
Don't try to invent stories; just tell the truth.
不要试图编造故事;只说实话。