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词汇 contrivance 在中文的含义

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contrivance

US /kənˈtraɪ.vəns/
UK /kənˈtraɪ.vəns/
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名词

1.

发明, 装置, 巧妙的计划

a thing that is created skillfully and inventively to serve a particular purpose

示例:
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The elaborate clockwork was a marvel of mechanical contrivance.
精密的钟表装置是机械发明的奇迹。
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The new security system is an ingenious contrivance.
新的安全系统是一个巧妙的发明。
同义词:
device gadget apparatus mechanism contraption
2.

计谋, 策略, 巧妙的设计

the use of skill and ingenuity to create or bring about something

示例:
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The plot relied on a clever contrivance to resolve the conflict.
情节依赖于巧妙的设计来解决冲突。
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His sudden appearance was a mere contrivance to surprise everyone.
他突然出现只是为了给大家一个惊喜。
同义词:
scheme plot stratagem ruse trick
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相关词:
contrived contrive contrive to do