invoke

適用する、発動する

行動や決定の根拠として、法律、規則、権利を使う。

やさしい英語で： To use a law, rule, or right to support an action or decision.

• They invoked an emergency law.
• The company may invoke this clause to end the contract.
• Can she invoke her right to remain silent?

類義語： apply, exercise

よく使う表現： invoke a rule, invoke a clause, invoke emergency powers

引き合いに出す、援用する

自分の発言を支えるために、尊敬される人や文章、考えを持ち出す。

やさしい英語で： To mention a respected person, text, or idea to support what you say.

• He invoked the Bible to support his argument.
• The lawyer invoked an earlier court decision.
• Writers often invoke respected experts to strengthen their claims.

類義語： cite, appeal to

よく使う表現： invoke an authority, invoke a precedent, invoke the Bible

祈願する、懇願する

特に有力な人や神に、助け、慈悲、支援を求める。

やさしい英語で： To ask someone, especially a powerful person or god, for help, kindness, or support.

• They invoked the king’s mercy.
• The priest invoked divine protection for the travelers.
• She invoked his kindness when asking him to forgive the debt.

類義語： appeal to, call on

よく使う表現： invoke someone’s mercy, invoke divine protection, invoke someone’s help