involve
UK/ɪn'vɒlv/US/in'vɒlv/
NGSL 1kIELTSTOEFLB1
Definitions
v.
To include or require as a necessary part
包含；需要
v.
To cause someone to take part in something
使参与；使卷入
v.
To implicate or entangle someone in a situation
牵涉，牵连
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedin- (in) + volvere (roll) = 'to roll into, wrap up in.' Picture rolling something into a bundle: once it's rolled in, it's caught and not easily pulled out. To involve someone is to wrap them into a situation; a task that involves three steps has them wrapped inside it.
Root vol still carries 50 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.involve in卷入；使参与
- 2.get involved参与进来
- 3.involve a risk涉及风险
- 4.involve everyone让所有人参与
Example Sentences
- 1.
The job involves a lot of travel and long hours.
- 2.
She tries to involve every student in the discussion.
- 3.
He swore he was never involved in the crime.