inventing
US /ɪnˈvɛntɪŋ/
UK /ɪnˈvɛntɪŋ/
动词
1.
发明, 创造
to create or design (something that has not existed before); to be the originator of
示例:
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Thomas Edison is credited with inventing the practical incandescent light bulb.
托马斯·爱迪生被认为是发明了实用的白炽灯泡。
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She spent years inventing a new type of sustainable building material.
她花了数年时间发明了一种新型可持续建筑材料。
2.
编造, 捏造
to make up (a story or excuse); to fabricate
示例:
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He was caught inventing excuses for not finishing his homework.
他被发现编造借口，没有完成作业。
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Are you sure you're not just inventing this story?
你确定你不是在编造这个故事吗？