invoke
/ɪnˈvəuk; ɪn`vok/ v
(fml 文)
1 [Tn] use (sth) as a reason for one's action 援用（某事物）为行动依据或理由
The government has invoked the Official Secrets Act in having the book banned. 政府援引国家机密保密法以禁该书.
2 [Tn]
(a) call upon (God, the power of the law, etc) for help or protection 祈求（上帝）的保佑; 求助於（法律的力量等）.
(b) summon (sth) up (as if) by magic （似）用法术召唤（某事物）
invoke evil spirits 用法术召来恶鬼.
3 [Tn, Tn.pr]
~ sth (on/upon sb/sth) beg for sth (as if) by praying （似）以祷告祈求某事物
invoke help, assistance, etc in a desperate situation 在走投无路时祈祷求救、 求助等
invoke vengeance (up)on one's enemies 求神降祸给敌人.