Contrivance
01
a device, tool, or mechanism designed to perform a specific function or task efficiently
예시들
He invented a clever contrivance to open stubborn jars.
The kitchen was full of contrivances for cooking and baking.
02
창의력, 발명의 재능
the ability to invent or solve problems through clever thinking
예시들
Her contrivance was evident in the way she solved the puzzle.
그녀가 퍼즐을 푸는 방식에서 그녀의창의력이 분명했다.
The engineer 's contrivance led to a breakthrough in design.
엔지니어의재주가 디자인에서 돌파구를 가져왔다.
03
an improvised or makeshift arrangement used temporarily
예시들
They set up a contrivance of chairs and planks as a temporary table.
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
예시들
The spy 's contrivance fooled the enemy for months.
His contrivance to avoid taxes was eventually discovered.
05
an artificial, unnatural, or obviously staged arrangement of details or elements
예시들
The movie 's ending felt like a contrivance, too forced to be believable.
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
예시들
The hero 's sudden inheritance was a convenient contrivance.
Critics noted the contrivance that solved the story's central conflict.
어휘 나무
contrivance
contrive
