Hledat
Contrivance
01
a device, tool, or mechanism designed to perform a specific function or task efficiently
Příklady
She bought a contrivance that organizes cables neatly.
02
vynalézavost, nápaditost
the ability to invent or solve problems through clever thinking
Příklady
The artist 's contrivance gave the sculpture its unique motion.
Vynalézavost umělce dala soše její jedinečný pohyb.
03
an improvised or makeshift arrangement used temporarily
Příklady
Their contrivance kept the broken cart wheel from falling off.
04
an elaborate, deceitful, or cleverly planned scheme designed to mislead or evade
Příklady
The politician 's contrivance misled the public.
05
an artificial, unnatural, or obviously staged arrangement of details or elements
Příklady
The painting 's perspective was an obvious contrivance.
06
a plot device or literary technique used to resolve a difficult situation in an unexpected or artificial way
Příklady
Some plot contrivances can make a story feel predictable.
Lexikální Strom
contrivance
contrive
