contriving
英[kən'traɪv] 美[kən'traɪv]
"They contrived to murder their boss"
"design a new sales strategy"
"plan an attack"
"excogitate a way to measure the speed of light"
"She threw the flashlight beam into the corner"
"The setting sun threw long shadows"
"cast a spell"
"cast a warm light"
Scheming and planning and contriving how to get your property back.
出自:K. GrahameUsing sticks and a blanket, Stephen contrived a primitive shade over the cart.
出自:A. J. CroninThe tirade hadn't been contrived wholly for Rachel's benefit.
出自:M. AmisPlease ye we may contrive this afternoon, And quaff carouses to our mistress' health.
出自:Taming of Shrew,Shakespeare上一个:askew
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