n.[(+to)][+to-v]

1. 邀请[U][C]
   She received an invitation to the party.

   她接到参加聚会的邀请。

2. 请帖[C]
   They sent out 200 invitations to their wedding.

   他们发出了两百张婚礼请帖。

3. 引诱；招致[C][U]
   There was unmistakable invitation in her eyes.

   她的目光里有明白无误的诱惑的意味。

n.

1. a written or verbal request inviting someone to go somewhere or to do something.
   ▸the action of inviting.
2. a situation or action inviting a particular outcome or response.