invoke
To call upon a spirit, a deity, or a person for help or inspiration. In legal and formal contexts, it means to cite a law, rule, or authority to support an argument or justify an action.
例文
3 / 5He invoked the 'no cellphones' rule when his friends started texting at dinner.
He used the established rule about phones to stop his friends from texting during the meal.
The government may invoke emergency powers to maintain public order during the natural disaster.
The authorities might officially activate special legal rights to keep order during the crisis.
Don't invoke our boss's name just to get me to finish your paperwork faster.
Do not use the boss as a threatening authority figure to pressure me into doing your work.
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of 'In-voke' as calling 'In' a 'Voice' (voke) of authority to help you.
クイックテスト
The police decided to ________ the state of emergency laws to clear the streets.
正解！
正解は： invoke
例文
He invoked the 'no cellphones' rule when his friends started texting at dinner.
everydayHe used the established rule about phones to stop his friends from texting during the meal.
The government may invoke emergency powers to maintain public order during the natural disaster.
formalThe authorities might officially activate special legal rights to keep order during the crisis.
Don't invoke our boss's name just to get me to finish your paperwork faster.
informalDo not use the boss as a threatening authority figure to pressure me into doing your work.
The philosopher invokes the concept of social contract to explain modern governance.
academicThe scholar cites the social contract theory as the basis for explaining how governments work.
We need to invoke the termination clause in the contract due to the repeated missed deadlines.
businessWe must trigger the specific legal part of the agreement that allows us to end it because of delays.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
invoke the Fifth
To refuse to answer questions in a US court to avoid self-incrimination.
invoke the Muse
To ask for creative inspiration (traditionally at the start of an epic poem).
invoke a image
To create a specific mental picture or feeling through words.
よく混同される語
Evoke means to pull a feeling or memory out of someone, while invoke means to call upon an authority or rule for support.
使い方のコツ
Invoke is most commonly used in legal, religious, or technical software contexts. It implies an active 'calling forth' of something that already exists, like a rule or a function.
よくある間違い
Learners often use 'invoke' when they mean 'evoke' (e.g., saying 'the smell invoked memories' is technically possible but 'evoked' is much more common for sensory triggers).
覚え方のコツ
Think of 'In-voke' as calling 'In' a 'Voice' (voke) of authority to help you.
語源
From the Latin 'invocare', where 'in-' means 'upon' and 'vocare' means 'to call'.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
In American culture, 'invoking the Fifth' is a common phrase referring to the Fifth Amendment right to remain silent.
クイックテスト
The police decided to ________ the state of emergency laws to clear the streets.
正解！
正解は： invoke
関連単語
ready
A2To be fully prepared for an action or an event. It describes a state where everything is set so that something can happen immediately without delay.
simple
A2Something that is easy to understand, do, or use because it is not complicated. It can also describe something that is plain and basic in style, without extra decoration.
physical
A2Relating to the body rather than the mind or feelings. It also describes things that exist in the real world and can be seen or touched.
general
A2Describing something that affects most people or things rather than being specific to one. It is also used to describe a broad understanding of a topic without focusing on small details.
environmental
A2Relating to the natural world of land, sea, air, plants, and animals. It is often used to describe things that involve protecting nature from damage caused by humans.
medical
A2Relating to the science of medicine and the treatment of injuries or diseases. It is used to describe things connected to doctors, nurses, and the healthcare system.
traditional
A2Following or belonging to the customs and beliefs that have been part of a group of people or a society for a long time. It describes practices that are done in the same way they have been done in the past rather than using new or modern methods.
private
A2Describes something that belongs to a specific person or group and is not for public use. It also refers to a place or conversation where others are not allowed to listen or watch.
difficult
A2Something that is hard to do, understand, or deal with because it requires a lot of effort or skill. It can also describe a person who is not easy to please or work with.
religious
A2Describes someone who has a strong belief in a god or a group of gods and follows the practices of a religion. It can also refer to things that are connected with or related to a particular religion.
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