in·volve /ɪnˈvɒlv $ ɪnˈvɑːlv/ ●●● S2 W1 AWL verb [transitiveT] 1 MUSTif an activity or situation involves something, that thing is part of it or a result of it 包含;需要 What will the job involve? 这份工作包括什么?
I didn’t realize putting on a play involved so much work. 我没想到上演一出戏剧需要做这么多的工作。
involve doing something Running your own business usually involves working long hours. 自己经营企业往往要经常加班。
2 INCLUDEto include or affect someone or something 涉及;影响 These changes will involve everyone on the staff. 这些变化将影响每一位职员。
There have been four accidents involving Forest Service planes. 已有四次事故涉及(美国)林务局的飞机。
3 TAKE PART/BE INVOLVEDto ask or allow someone to take part in something 要求 [允许]参与involve somebody in (doing) something Try to involve as many children as possible in the game. 尽量让多一些孩子参与游戏。
We want to involve the workforce at all stages of the decision-making process. 我们希望让职员全程参与决策。
4 involve yourself TAKE PART/BE INVOLVEDto take part actively in a particular activity 积极参与involve yourself in Reilly involves himself in every aspect of his company’s business. 赖利积极参与公司经营的各项业务。
involve doing something• Running your own business usually involves working long hours.