招
Definition
Example
beckon; gesture
He beckoned me to follow him.
come immediately once beckoned; rally/gather immediately once called upon
attract; incur; court
The proposal called forth a great deal of criticism.
What a lovable/lovely little boy!
court disaster; invite calamity
incur odium/displeasure
attract flies and mosquitoes
recruit; enlist; enrol
China provides a wider access to higher education.
recruit contract workers/apprentices
provoke; tease
This dog doesn't recognize people. Don't tease it.
streamer; pennant; pennon; banner
city banner
pub/tavern pennant
confess; admit; own up
He confessed finally.
movement in wushu
a movement (in wushu )
trick; device; move
That was really a brilliant stroke/move/idea of yours.
infect; be contagious/communicable/infectious
This disease is communicable. You must take preventive measures.