Definition
招来 is a resultative compound: 招 (to beckon/invite) + 来 (to come). It means to cause a certain outcome to come to you, often a negative one like trouble, criticism, or attention. You can use it for neutral situations too (attracting business, interest). The object is usually a consequence or response, not a person.
r.v.
to attract (often trouble or criticism)to incurto court
Examples
- 招来。Tā de bú dàng yánlùn zhāo lái le gōngzhòng de pīpíng.His inappropriate remarks incurred public criticism.
- 招来。Zhè jiā xīn diàn yòng dī jià zhāo lái le dàliàng gùkè.This new store attracted a large number of customers with low prices.
- 招来。Zuòshì bù jǐnshèn zhǐ huì zhāo lái máfan.Being careless will only invite trouble.
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