invent

1. V-T If you invent something such as a machine or process, you are the first person to think of it or make it. 發(fā)明

He invented the first electric clock. 他發(fā)明了第一個(gè)電動(dòng)鐘。

2. V-T If you invent a story or excuse, you try to make other people believe that it is true when in fact it is not. 虛構(gòu)

I stood still, trying to invent a plausible excuse. 我靜靜地站著，努力想編出一個(gè)聽(tīng)上去可信的借口。