scheme
US /skiːm/
UK /skiːm/
1.
方案, 計畫
a large-scale systematic plan or arrangement for attaining some particular object or putting a particular idea into effect
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The government launched a new scheme to help the unemployed.
政府啟動了一項新計畫以幫助失業者。
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The company devised a marketing scheme to attract more customers.
公司設計了一個行銷方案來吸引更多客戶。
2.
陰謀, 詭計
a devious or underhand plot; a secret and dishonest plan
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They uncovered a fraudulent scheme to embezzle funds.
他們揭露了一個欺詐性陰謀，旨在侵吞資金。
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His latest scheme involved tricking elderly people out of their savings.
他最新的陰謀是騙取老年人的積蓄。