invent

He invented the first electric clock.

他发明了第一个电动钟。

Ben Franklin, one of America's founding fathers, didn't just invent the lightning rod.

美国的开国元勋之一本·富兰克林所发明的不仅仅是一个避雷针。

Now, do you know who invented the mobile?

现在，你知道是谁发明了手机吗？

I stood still, trying to invent a plausible excuse.

我静静地站着，努力想编出一个听上去可信的借口。

I invented some of the names in the Harry books, but I also collect strange names.

我在《哈利波特》丛书中虚构了一些名字，但我也从别处收集了一些奇怪的名字。

The plots and the events that take place are also invented.

发生的情节和事件也是虚构的。