| [/ɪnˈvəuk; ɪnˋvok/] v (fml 文) 用法:
1 [Tn] use (sth) as a reason for one's action 援用（某事物）为行动依据或理由:
The government has invoked the Official Secrets Act in having the book banned. 政府援引国家机密保密法以禁该书. 用法:
2 [Tn] (a) call upon (God, the power of the law, etc) for help or protection 祈求（上帝）的保佑; 求助於（法律的力量等）.
(b) summon (sth) up (as if) by magic （似）用法术召唤（某事物）:
invoke evil spirits 用法术召来恶鬼. 用法:
3 [Tn, Tn.pr] ~ sth (on/upon sb/sth) beg for sth (as if) by praying （似）以祷告祈求某事物:
invoke help, assistance, etc in a desperate situation 在走投无路时祈祷求救、 求助等 *
invoke vengeance (up)on one's enemies 求神降祸给敌人. |