invitation
/ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/
CEFR level A2Topic SocietyWord #1385 in the learning path
邀请；请帖
Definitions
n. a request for someone to attend or join something
邀请；请帖
Example
We received an invitation to our neighbour's garden party.
我们收到了邻居花园聚会的邀请。
An invitation to participate in local planning can encourage residents to take greater responsibility for their neighbourhood.
邀请居民参与地方规划，可以鼓励他们为社区承担更多责任。
Collocations
- accept an invitation
- decline an invitation
- an invitation to dinner
- by invitation only
Word family
- invite (v.)
- inviting (adj.)
Usage tip
参加活动用invitation to；邀请做事用to do。
FAQ
- What does invitation mean?
- a request for someone to attend or join something
- How is invitation pronounced?
- UK /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/, US /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
