| 词汇 | contrive |
| 释义 | contrive 2 ENTRIES FOUND: contrive (verb) contrived (adjective) contrive /kənˈtraɪv/ verb contrives; contrived; contriving contrive /kənˈtraɪv/ verb contrives; contrived; contriving Learner's definition of CONTRIVE [+ object] 1 : to form or think of (a plan, method, etc.)拟定，想出（计划、方法等） The prisoners contrived a way to escape.囚犯们谋划了逃跑的路线。 2 : to form or make (something) in a skillful or clever way巧妙地策划；精巧地制造 Native Americans contrived [=designed] weapons out of stone, wood, and bone.美洲土著居民把石头、木头和骨头巧妙地制作成武器。 3 : to make (something) happen in a clever way or with difficulty设法做到；设法促成 He contrived a meeting with the president.他设法促成了与总裁的会面。 — often followed by to + verb常接动词不定式 She contrived [=managed] to make it to the airport in time.她设法及时赶到了机场。 |
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