| 单词 | contrivance |
| 释义 | contrivance (kəntraɪvəns ) Word forms: contrivances 1. variable noun If you describe something as a contrivance, you disapprove of it because it is unnecessary and artificial. [formal, disapproval] They wear simple clothes and shun modern contrivances. ...music with a tendency towards contrivance and lack of substance. Synonyms: device, machine, equipment, gear 2. countable noun A contrivance is an unfair or dishonest scheme or trick to gain an advantage for yourself. ...some contrivance to raise prices. |
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