[ɪn'vɒlv]
1. VT 包含，需要
if a situation or an activity involves something,that thing is a necessary part of it or result of it.
- 管理厨房讲究纪律和速度。
Running a kitchen involves lots of discipline and speed. - 这项工作包括什么？
What will the job involve? - 我没有想到演一出剧需要做这么多的工作。
I didn't realize putting on a play involved so much work. - 经营自己的企业往往要经常加班
Running your own business usually involves working long hours.
2. VT 涉及
if a situation or an activity involves someone,they are taking part in it.
- 如果有掩盖事实的行为，那就牵扯到了政府最高层的那些人。
If there was a cover-up,it involved people at the very highest levels of government. - 这些变化将影响每一位员工。
These changes will involve everyone on the staff.
3. VT 要求 [允许]参与
- 我们希望让职员全程参与决策
We want to involve the workforce at all stages of decision-making process. - 尽量让多一些孩子参与游戏。
Try to involve as many children as possible in the games.
4. involve oneself in sth 积极参与，使卷入 [根据上下文推断是积极的还是消极的]
- 我似乎已经将自己卷入了我不了解的事情当中。
I seem to have involved myself in something that I don't understand. - 赖利积极参与公司经营的各项业务。
Relly involves himself in every aspect of his company's business.
