We invited friends to dinner.

我们请朋友吃饭。

We have invited her to give a talk on flower arrangement.

我们请到她作插花演讲。

The title of the book invites the reader's interest.

书名吸引读者的兴趣。

I saw nothing in this country that could invite me to a longer continuance.

这个国家没有任何东西可以吸引久留。

to invite disease through neglect

疏忽招致疾病。