1.释义：to do something that makes something bad or unpleasant more likely to happen 

招致，导致

2.例句：

一些演员的“天价片酬”已经引发了大众的批评。

Some actors’ astronomical pay has invited widespread public criticism.

3.造句：

崔永元的激进行为和大胆评论招致了不少麻烦。

Cui Yongyuan's aggressive acts and brave comments invite many troubles. 

参考翻译：Cui Yongyuan’s aggressive acts and bold comments have invited much trouble.

他的不耐心总是会导致争吵。

His impatience always invites quarrels.