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Contrivance
01
a device, tool, or mechanism designed to perform a specific function or task efficiently
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élőségi állapot
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többes számú alak
contrivances
Példák
The kitchen was full of contrivances for cooking and baking.
02
találékonyság, leleményesség
the ability to invent or solve problems through clever thinking
Példák
The engineer 's contrivance led to a breakthrough in design.
A mérnökleleményessége áttörést hozott a tervezésben.
03
an improvised or makeshift arrangement used temporarily
Példák
The campers built a contrivance to hold their pots over the fire.
04
an elaborate, deceitful, or cleverly planned scheme designed to mislead or evade
Példák
His contrivance to avoid taxes was eventually discovered.
05
an artificial, unnatural, or obviously staged arrangement of details or elements
Példák
Critics called the dialogue a contrivance, lacking real emotion.
06
a plot device or literary technique used to resolve a difficult situation in an unexpected or artificial way
Példák
Critics noted the contrivance that solved the story's central conflict.
Lexikai Fa
contrivance
contrive
