contrive
US /kənˈtraɪv/
UK /kənˈtraɪv/
動詞
設計, 策劃, 設法做到
to plan or invent a way of doing something, often by using clever or dishonest methods
範例:
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They contrived a plan to escape from the prison.
他們策劃了一個逃離監獄的計劃。
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She contrived to spend a few hours alone with him.
她設法和他單獨待了幾個小時。