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小词详解 | contrive
contrive 英 [kənˈtraɪv] 美 [kənˈtraɪv]
Google’s machine is a special-purpose device that was designed to solve a contrived problem with few practical uses.
谷歌的这台机器是一种专用设备,旨在解决一项人为设计的问题,没有多少实际用途。
——《经济学人》All modesty — either real or contrived to guard against exposure — was absent from the man.
这个男人身上看不到一点点谦卑——不管是真正的谦逊,还是为避免暴露本性而设法做到的。
——《纽约时报》
[动词] 通过有意识地运用技巧和手段来创造或引起(某个物体或情况)
她对几块印花棉布加以充分利用,设计出了一条连衣裙。穿这件光鲜靓丽的新连衣裙,她显得更有身段了。
She made full use of several pieces of calico and contrived a dress from them. The smart new dress was fitted to give her a flattering silhouette.事情一度糟糕透了。最终我们想出了对付局势的各种办法。
Things were pretty grim for a time. Finally, we contrived ways of handling the situation.
他们一直在网上互相诋毁。我决定设法让他们双方见上一面。
They have been vilifying each other online. I decided to contrive a meeting between the two of them.由于拿不出东西作为抵押,这里的贫民无法从银行贷款。所以他们不得不靠菲薄的收入将就着过日子。
The destitute here cannot borrow from banks because they lack collateral. So they have to contrive to live on a small income.
由于油价已到了停滞期,于是石油公司故意制造汽油短缺以名正言顺地提高油价。
Since the oil price had reached a plateau, the oil companies contrived a shortage of gasoline to justify price increases.他们精心策划了一个方案来勒索那家公司。
They contrived a plan to blackmail the company.
I know you will contrive it all.
我知道你会想出办法来把样样事情都办好。
engineer: skillfully or artfully arrange for (an event or situation) to occur orchestrate: arrange or direct the elements of (a situation) to produce a desired effect, especially surreptitiously fabricate: invent or concoct (something), typically with deceitful intent