to devise
01
设计, 发明
to design or invent a new thing or method after much thinking
Transitive: to devise a plan or approach
例子
Facing a challenge, the team worked together to devise a strategic plan.
面对挑战，团队一起设计了一个战略计划。
02
设计, 策划
to plan or scheme in order to achieve a specific goal or outcome
Transitive: to devise an action
例子
She devised a clever way to surprise him for his birthday.
她设计了一个聪明的方法来在他生日时给他惊喜。
03
遗赠, 通过遗嘱传给
to pass on something, typically property or real estate, to someone through a will
Transitive: to devise a property to sb
例子
In his will, he devised the family home to his eldest daughter.
在他的遗嘱中，他将家庭住宅遗赠给了他的长女。
Devise
01
a gift of real property specified in a will
例子
The court confirmed the validity of the devise before transfer.
02
a will or testament that disposes of real property
例子
The devise was signed and witnessed according to legal requirements.
词汇树
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devising
devisor
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