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单词 contrivance
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contrivance

​noun
UK /kənˈtraɪv(ə)ns/
Word Forms
singularcontrivance
pluralcontrivances
DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1
    countable/uncountable a plan to trick someone in order to get something for yourself, or the use of such a plan
    Synonyms and related words
    Tricks, pretences and dishonest plans
    ploy
    hoax
    dodge
  2. 2
    countable a clever or complicated method of achieving a particular effect, especially in a story, that seems artificial
    Synonyms and related words
    Parts of films, stories and plays
    act
    action
    ad-lib
  3. 3
    countable a complicated machine or piece of equipment designed for a particular purpose
    Synonyms and related words
    General words for machinery and equipment
    apparatus
    armamentarium
    array

contrivance

​noun
US /kənˈtraɪv(ə)ns/
Word Forms
singularcontrivance
pluralcontrivances
DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1
    countable/uncountable a plan to trick someone in order to get something for yourself, or the use of such a plan
    Synonyms and related words
    Tricks, pretenses and dishonest plans
    ploy
    hoax
    dodge
  2. 2
    countable a clever or complicated method of achieving a particular effect, especially in a story, that seems artificial
    Synonyms and related words
    Parts of movies, stories and plays
    act
    action
    ad-lib
  3. 3
    countable a complicated machine or piece of equipment designed for a particular purpose
    Synonyms and related words
    General words for machinery and equipment
    accouterments
    apparatus
    armamentarium
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