Contrivance
01
a device, tool, or mechanism designed to perform a specific function or task efficiently
例子
He invented a clever contrivance to open stubborn jars.
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
Her contrivance was evident in the way she solved the puzzle.
她解决谜题的方式明显体现了她的巧思。
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
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
例子
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
例子
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
例子
The hero 's sudden inheritance was a convenient contrivance.
Critics noted the contrivance that solved the story's central conflict.
