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单词 evocation
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evocation

(iːvəkeɪʃən, ev-)
Word forms: plural evocations
variable noun
An evocation of something involves creating an image or impression of it.
[formal]
...a perfect evocation of the period. [+ of]

evocation in British English

(ˌɛvəˈkeɪʃən)
noun
1. 
the act or an instance of evoking
2.  French law
the transference of a case from an inferior court for adjudication by a higher tribunal
3.  another word for induction (sense 6)
Derived forms
evocable (ˈɛvəkəbəl)
adjective
Word origin
C17: from Latin ēvocātiō a calling forth, from ēvocāre to evoke

evocation in American English

(ˌɛvəˈkeɪʃən; ˌ ivoʊˈkeɪʃən)
noun
1. 
an evoking, or calling forth
2. 
induction (sense 5)
Word origin
ME evocacion < L evocatio < pp. of evocare

Examples of 'evocation' in a sentence
evocation

Her evocation of rural life feels authentic and the atmosphere of earthy darkness is well sustained.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Surprisingly, the book is also a powerful evocation of the seductive lure of overwhelming grief.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
It's a perfect evocation of hospitality and maybe a little answer as to why Italy defies the laws of common sense.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Two victims die in the first scene, an effective evocation of place, character and a whole range of powerful emotions.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
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