invention
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/ɪnˈvenʃn/
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/ɪnˈvenʃn/
a new thing or idea someone made
His invention of a new tool helped many people.
他发明的新工具帮助了很多人。
the act of making something new
The invention of the wheel changed history.
轮子的发明改变了历史。
a made-up story or idea
His story about the invention was not true.
他关于那个发明的故事不是真的。
the ability to create new ideas
Her invention helped create many new things.
她的创造力帮助创造了许多新事物。