early 15c., "skilled in invention," from Old French inventif (15c.), from Latin invent-, past participle stem of invenire (see invention). Related: Inventively; inventiveness.
权威例句
1. Miro is the most inventive and entertaining of surrealist painters.
米罗是最具创造力和娱乐性的超现实主义画家。
2. It inspired me to be more inventive with my own cooking.
它激发我在自己烹饪时更富创造性。
3. She has a highly inventive mind.
她的头脑非常善于创新。
4. This device is the offspring of his inventive mind.