invocation

• 指祈求神灵、精灵或更高力量帮助、启发或赐福的行为，常用于正式或仪式性场合；也可指援引法律、条文等作为依据。

A noun referring to the act of calling upon a deity, spirit, or higher power for assistance, inspiration, or blessing, often in a formal or ritualistic context.

1. Prayer or appealC1formal

   The act of calling upon a deity, spirit, or higher power for help, guidance, or blessing.

   祈祷或祈求

   • The ceremony began with an invocation to the gods.
   • The priest led the invocation at the wedding.
   • An invocation for peace was offered at the memorial service.

   同义词appealcallentreatypetitionprayersupplication

2. Summoning or calling forthC1formal

   The act of calling upon something, such as a principle, spirit, or force, often in a magical or ritualistic context.

   召唤或呼请

   • The wizard performed an invocation to summon the ancient spirit.
   • The ritual involved an invocation of the elements.
   • An invocation of the muse is common in epic poetry.

   同义词callingconjurationconjuringevocationsummoning

3. Legal or formal requestC2formal

   A formal request or appeal for something, such as a law or principle, to be applied.

   援引

   • The lawyer made an invocation of the statute in his argument.
   • The judge considered the invocation of the constitutional clause.
   • An invocation of emergency powers was made by the government.

   同义词appealrecourseresort