英语词汇“artifice”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

1 (noun) in the sense of cunning

Definition

a clever trick

the artifice and illusion of sleight-of-hand card tricks

Synonyms

cunning

an example of the cunning of modern art thieves

scheming

trick

That was a really mean trick.

device

His actions are obviously a device to buy time.

craft

They defeated their enemies through craft and cunning.

tactic

His tactic to press on paid off.

manoeuvre

manoeuvres to block the electoral process

deception

You've been the victim of a rather cruel deception.

hoax

His claim to have a bomb was a hoax.

expedient

I reduced my spending by the simple expedient of destroying my credit cards.

ruse

This was a ruse to divide them.

guile

I love children's innocence and lack of guile.

trickery

They will resort to trickery in order to impress their clients.

duplicity

He was guilty of duplicity in his private dealings.

subterfuge

Most people can see right through that type of subterfuge.

stratagem

a competitive stratagem to secure customer loyalty

contrivance

It is nothing more than a contrivance to raise prices.

chicanery

The trial revealed a world of crime, corruption and political chicanery.

wile

His wit and wile has made him one of the sharpest politicians in the Cabinet.

craftiness

It all points to a criminal mind of almost diabolical craftiness.

artfulness

slyness

machination

the political machinations that brought him to power

dodge

It was probably just a dodge to stop you going away.

2 (noun) in the sense of cleverness

Definition

skill or cleverness

a combination of theatrical artifice and dazzling cinematic movement

Synonyms

cleverness

The artist demonstrates a cleverness with colours and textures.

skill

The cut of a diamond depends on the skill of its craftsman.

facility

They shared a facility for languages.

invention

powers of invention and mathematical ability

ingenuity

This task is difficult and may require some ingenuity.

finesse

inventiveness

He has surprised us before with his inventiveness.

deftness

a player who combines deftness of touch with superb technique

adroitness

He governed with an adroitness that earned him the nickname `old fox'.

单词	artifice
释义	Trends of artifice View usage for: artifice (ɑːʳtɪfɪs) Word forms: plural artifices variable noun Artifice is the clever use of tricks and devices. [formal] Weegee's photographs are full of artfulness, and artifice. More Synonyms of artifice artifice in British English (ˈɑːtɪfɪs) noun 1. a clever expedient; ingenious stratagem 2. crafty or subtle deception 3. skill; cleverness 4. a skilfully contrived device 5. obsolete craftsmanship Word origin C16: from Old French, from Latin artificium skill, from artifex one possessed of a specific skill, from ars skill + -fex, from facere to make artifice in American English (ˈɑrtəfɪs) noun 1. skill or ingenuity 2. a clever expedient 3. trickery or craft 4. a sly or artful trick SIMILAR WORDS: art, trick Word origin OFr < L artificium, craft < artifex, artist, master of a trade < ars, UNRESOLVED CROSS REF + facere, do1 Examples of 'artifice' in a sentence artifice We have been considering the relations of the parts of one tree and a passing partnership between nature and artifice. Page, Russell The Education of a Gardener (1994) The curious connections between nature, human imagination and human artifice make delightful reading. Times, Sunday Times (2008) In both areas, art is artifice. Times, Sunday Times (2008) But I saw the art and artifice beyond. Times, Sunday Times (2012) We hover between worlds - stasis and movement, artifice and reality. The Times Literary Supplement (2012) Like so many Scandinavian harbours, it was an alliance of nature and artifice. Ben Nimmo IN FORKBEARD'S WAKE: Coasting Round Scandinavia (2003) He speaks, indeed, without artifice or pretence. Times, Sunday Times (2010) 1 (noun) in the sense of cunning Definition a clever trick the artifice and illusion of sleight-of-hand card tricks Synonyms cunning an example of the cunning of modern art thieves scheming trick That was a really mean trick. device His actions are obviously a device to buy time. craft They defeated their enemies through craft and cunning. tactic His tactic to press on paid off. manoeuvre manoeuvres to block the electoral process deception You've been the victim of a rather cruel deception. hoax His claim to have a bomb was a hoax. expedient I reduced my spending by the simple expedient of destroying my credit cards. ruse This was a ruse to divide them. guile I love children's innocence and lack of guile. trickery They will resort to trickery in order to impress their clients. duplicity He was guilty of duplicity in his private dealings. subterfuge Most people can see right through that type of subterfuge. stratagem a competitive stratagem to secure customer loyalty contrivance It is nothing more than a contrivance to raise prices. chicanery The trial revealed a world of crime, corruption and political chicanery. wile His wit and wile has made him one of the sharpest politicians in the Cabinet. craftiness It all points to a criminal mind of almost diabolical craftiness. artfulness slyness machination the political machinations that brought him to power dodge It was probably just a dodge to stop you going away. 2 (noun) in the sense of cleverness Definition skill or cleverness a combination of theatrical artifice and dazzling cinematic movement Synonyms cleverness The artist demonstrates a cleverness with colours and textures. skill The cut of a diamond depends on the skill of its craftsman. facility They shared a facility for languages. invention powers of invention and mathematical ability ingenuity This task is difficult and may require some ingenuity. finesse inventiveness He has surprised us before with his inventiveness. deftness a player who combines deftness of touch with superb technique adroitness He governed with an adroitness that earned him the nickname `old fox'. Additional synonyms in the sense of adroitness He governed with an adroitness that earned him the nickname `old fox'. Synonyms skill, ability, craft, expertise, cunning, mastery, knack, ingenuity, proficiency, dexterity, cleverness, deftness, nimbleness, aptness, artfulness, adeptness, quick-wittedness, ingeniousness, masterfulness, ableness, skilfulness, address in the sense of chicanery Definition trickery or deception The trial revealed a world of crime, corruption and political chicanery. Synonyms trickery, cheating, intrigue, deception, artifice, wiles, duplicity, subterfuge, stratagems, chicane, double-dealing, skulduggery (informal), sharp practice, sophistry, deviousness, wire-pulling (US), underhandedness, dodge in the sense of contrivance Definition an elaborate or deceitful plan It is nothing more than a contrivance to raise prices. Synonyms stratagem, plan, design, measure, scheme, trick, plot, dodge, expedient, ruse, artifice, machination, intrigue Nearby words of artifice articulate articulated articulation artifice artificer artificial artillery Synonyms of 'artifice' artifice Explore 'artifice' in the dictionary
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