| 词汇 | invitation |
| 释义 | invitation noun a speeding ticket. A humorous euphemism US, 1976an open invitation1. An invitation to do something at any time or whenever someone is inclined. Just because I let your insufferable friend Paul to come over that one time doesn't mean he has an open invitation. 2. Something that provides an ostensible reason or excuse for someone to do something immoral or illegal. A lot of people fear that legalizing marijuana will create an open invitation for people to try, buy, or sell any drug they can think of. an ˌopen inviˈtation (to somebody)1 an invitation to somebody to visit you at any time 2 if something is an open invitation to criminals, etc., it encourages them to commit a crime by making it easier: Leaving your camera on the seat in the car is an open invitation to thieves. |
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