contrive
US /kənˈtraɪv/
UK /kənˈtraɪv/
动词
设计, 策划, 设法做到
to plan or invent a way of doing something, often by using clever or dishonest methods
示例:
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They contrived a plan to escape from the prison.
他们策划了一个逃离监狱的计划。
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She contrived to spend a few hours alone with him.
她设法和他单独待了几个小时。