2018-10-25 invite

Definition

[vt] to do sth. that makes sth. bad or unpleasant more likely to happen.

-- 引申义：招致、诱发，常接消极意义的名词，比如ridicule, criticism, trouble.

Synonym

court, provoke, tempt

Sentence

1. Your reckless behavior will invite nothing but ridicule.

2. Some actor's astronomical pay has invited widespread public criticism.

3. Voiced by a lifelong Democrat, that suggestion would invite eye-rolling.

Practice

1. 崔永元的过激行为和大胆评论招致了不少麻烦。

Cui's radical behaviors and critiques have invited lots of trouble.

Cui's aggressive acts and bold comments have invited much trouble.

2. 他们拒绝妥协必然会引发联合国的更多批评。

That they refuse to give way will definitely invite more criticism from the UN.

Their refusal to compromise will inevitably invite more criticism from the UN.

3. 我意识到英国人如果对爱尔兰问题加以泛化的话会招惹麻烦。

I realized that Britain's generalization of Irish Issue would invite troubles.

I realize that an Englishman who generalizes about Ireland invites trouble.