Contrivance
01
a device, tool, or mechanism designed to perform a specific function or task efficiently
例子
The kitchen was full of contrivances for cooking and baking.
02
巧妙, 发明才能
the ability to invent or solve problems through clever thinking
例子
The engineer 's contrivance led to a breakthrough in design.
工程师的巧思在设计上带来了突破。
03
an improvised or makeshift arrangement used temporarily
例子
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
例子
His contrivance to avoid taxes was eventually discovered.
05
an artificial, unnatural, or obviously staged arrangement of details or elements
例子
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
例子
Critics noted the contrivance that solved the story's central conflict.
