vt.援引，援用(法律、规则等作为行动理由)，提及(某人、某理论、实例等作为支持)，提出(某人的名字，以激发某种感觉或行动)，向（某人）请求帮助，使产生，唤起，引起（感情或想象），调用，用法术召唤（魔鬼）

原形：invoke第三人称单数：invokes过去式：invoked过去分词：invoked现在分词：invoking

Invoke a saying to support my argument.
援引谚语来支持我的论点。
Mary had invoked the law in her own defence.
玛丽援引法律为自己辩护。
The lawyer invoked the constitution to defend his client's rights.
律师引用宪法来捍卫他的当事人的权利。
The speaker invoked the memory of past heroes to inspire the audience.
演讲者唤起人们对过去英雄的记忆以鼓舞听众。
The teacher invoked the authority of the school rules to discipline the misbehaving student.
老师援引学校的规章制度来管教行为不端的学生。
The religious leader invoked the blessings of the divine for the welfare of the community.
宗教领袖祈求神灵的保佑以祈求社区的福祉。
The scientist invoked the laws of physics to explain the phenomenon.
科学家引用物理定律来解释这一现象。
The politician invoked the spirit of patriotism to gain public support.
政治家呼吁爱国主义精神以获得公众的支持。
The coach invoked the team's past victories to motivate them for the upcoming game.
教练引用队伍过去的胜利来激励他们迎战即将来临的比赛。
The activist invoked the power of unity in their fight against discrimination.
活动人士呼吁团结的力量来对抗歧视。
The artist invoked feelings of nostalgia in her latest painting.
艺术家在她的最新画作中唤起了怀旧之情。
The parent invoked the promise they made to their child to convince them to do their homework.
父母提到了他们对孩子的承诺来说服他们做作业。