invent; invention; expound
Meanings
3 senses · 9 examplesverb
to invent; to create (something new)
Used for creating new objects, tools, or methods that did not exist before. A core concept in science and technology.
The compass was invented by the Chinese.
He invented a new type of energy-saving light bulb.
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Bell invented the telephone, which greatly changed the way people communicate.
We encourage young people to be brave in inventing and creating.
noun
invention; something newly created
Refers to the new object, method, or idea itself.
This invention has obtained a national patent.
Ancient China had the Four Great Inventions.
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This new invention will greatly improve production efficiency.
verb
to expound creatively; to elucidate (in a novel way)
literaryA literary usage, referring to the insightful or novel interpretation or development of ideas, principles, or doctrines found in classic texts.
This book offers many creative elucidations on the philosophy of Laozi.
In his speech, he expounded the new meaning of the old theory.