involve

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involve /ɪnˈvɑːlv/ verb

involves; involved; involving

involve

/ɪnˈvɑːlv/

verb

involves; involved; involving

Learner's definition of INVOLVE

[+ object]

a : to have or include (someone or something) as a part of something包含；牵涉

Does this involve me?这是否牵涉到我？
The accident involved three cars. = Three cars were involved in the accident.这起事故祸及三辆汽车。
He told us a story involving life on a farm.他给我们讲了一个有关农场生活的故事。

b : to cause (someone) to be included in some activity, situation, etc. : to cause (someone) to take part in something使参与；使参加 — usually + in

c : to cause (someone) to be associated with someone or something使（某人）与…有关

: to require (something) as a necessary part包括；包含

“Just what does this job involve?” “It involves [=entails] traveling and a lot of overtime.”“究竟这份工作都干些什么？”“它包括出差和大量加班。”
Renovating the house involved hiring a contractor.翻新这幢房子需要雇个承包商。

: to affect (something)影响（某事物）

The disease continued to spread until it involved the entire jaw.这种病持续扩散，一直影响到整个下颌。

— involvement

/ɪnˈvɑːlvmənt/ noun [noncount]

Involvement with/in the community is important to him.参与社区的工作对他来说很重要。
Her involvement with the museum lasted over two decades.她参与博物馆工作前后有二十多年了。
He denied any involvement in the crime.他否认和这桩犯罪活动有任何瓜葛。
No one knew of their romantic involvement. [=no one knew that they had a romantic relationship]没有人知道他们的恋爱关系。