| 词汇 | contrivance |
| 释义 | contrivance 1 ENTRIES FOUND: contrivance (noun) contrivance /kənˈtraɪvəns/ noun plural contrivances contrivance /kənˈtraɪvəns/ noun plural contrivances Learner's definition of CONTRIVANCE 1 usually disapproving a [count] : something that causes things to happen in a story in a way that does not seem natural or believable不自然（或不可信）的事物 The story is filled with plot contrivances that do not fit the ending.这个故事到处是与结局不相吻合的牵强情节。 b [noncount] : the use of contrivances in a story（故事中的）矫揉造作 He told the story honestly and without contrivance.他讲述故事时很真诚，一点也不矫揉造作。 2 [count] : a machine or piece of equipment made with skill and cleverness精巧的机器（或设备） modern contrivances [=devices] to cook food faster快速烹饪的现代化厨具 a clever contrivance精巧的装置 3 : a clever plan or trick计谋；圈套 [count] a contrivance to get out of doing the work逃避工作的伎俩 [noncount] He convinced her to go without using contrivance.他没用什么招数就说服她去了。 |
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