Definitions
v. to ask someone to attend something or do something
邀请
v. to request a response or make a reaction likely
征求；引起
Example
Let's invite our new neighbours over for dinner.
我们邀请新邻居过来吃晚饭吧。
Local councils should invite residents to discuss proposed changes before making decisions about public spaces.
地方议会在就公共空间作出决定前，应邀请居民讨论拟议的改动。
Collocations
- invite someone to dinner
- invite someone to do something
- invite feedback
- invite criticism
Word family
- invitation (n.)
- inviting (adj.)
Synonyms
- ask
Usage tip
invite sb to＋活动；invite sb to do＋动作。
FAQ
- What does invite mean?
- to ask someone to attend something or do something to request a response or make a reaction likely
- How is invite pronounced?
- UK /ɪnˈvaɪt/, US /ɪnˈvaɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
