He is not only a writer, but also an inventor.

他不只是一位文豪，还是一位创造家。

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When an invention is made, the inventor has three possible courses of action open to him: he can give the invention to the world by publishing it, keep the idea secret, or patent it.

当有一项发明被创造出来时，发明者可以采取三种可能的行动：他可以通过出版把成果公布于世，也可以保密，或取得专利。

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Dad is an inventor. He drives Mum mad!

爸爸是个发明家。他常常把妈蚂气得发疯！

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He is listed as an inventor on a patent application for using prasugrel to treat vascular disease.

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