1. 认识这个词(基础篇)
词:invite
英英释义:to do something that makes something bad or unpleasant more likely to happen
例句:Your reckless acts will invite nothing but ridicule.
2. 体会这个词 (进阶篇)
我们都熟悉“invite”是“邀请”的意思,不过它其实也可以引申为“招致” “诱发”。当我们想表示一件事情会招致麻烦、批评时,就可以用得上它。
比如,我们想提醒一位鲁莽的朋友,做事情要考虑一下自己行为的后果:
Your reckless behavior will invite nothing but ridicule.
invite 后面常接消极意义的名词,比如 ridicule, criticism, trouble。
3. 从认识到会用(作业)
1)翻译下面的句子:
崔永元的激进行为和大胆评论招致了不少麻烦。
Cui Yongyuan's radical behavior and bold comments have invited much trouble.
造句:
The reform on a serious of welfare measures, including old-pensions and health insurance has invited much criticism in this country.
(参考翻译:Cui Yongyuan’s aggressive acts and bold comments have invited much trouble.)