contrived
US /kənˈtraɪvd/
UK /kənˈtraɪvd/
形容词
刻意的, 做作的, 不自然的
deliberately created rather than arising naturally or spontaneously
示例:
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The plot of the movie was too contrived to be believable.
电影的情节太刻意了，难以置信。
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His apology sounded rather contrived and insincere.
他的道歉听起来相当做作，不真诚。