invent

/ˌɪnˈvɛnt/

come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

中文释义：发明；创造；虚构

Thomas Edison invented the electric light bulb in the late 19th century.

托马斯·爱迪生在19世纪末发明了电灯泡。

Children often invent imaginary friends to play with.

孩子们经常虚构想象中的朋友一起玩。