[with obj.](of a situation or event) include (something) as a necessary part or result (情况或事件)包括,包含;牵涉,卷入 his transfer to another school would involve a lengthy assessment procedure. 他的转学会涉及时间很长的评测手续。 ■cause (a person or group) to experience or participate in an activity or situation 使(个人或团体)经历;使(个人或团体)参与 what kind of organizations will be involved in setting up these projects?. 什么组织会参与建立这些项目呢?。
语源
late Middle English (in the senses 'enfold' and 'entangle'; formerly also as envolve): from Latin involvere, from in- 'into' + volvere 'to roll'