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单词
contrivance
释义
contrivance
noun
UK
/
kənˈtraɪv(ə)ns
/
Word Forms
singular
contrivance
plural
contrivances
DEFINITIONS
3
1
countable/uncountable
a plan to trick someone in order to get something for yourself, or the use of such a plan
Synonyms and related words
Tricks, pretences and dishonest plans
ploy
hoax
dodge
2
countable
a clever or complicated method of achieving a particular effect, especially in a story, that seems artificial
Synonyms and related words
Parts of films, stories and plays
act
action
ad-lib
3
countable
a complicated machine or piece of equipment designed for a particular purpose
Synonyms and related words
General words for machinery and equipment
apparatus
armamentarium
array
contrivance
noun
US
/
kənˈtraɪv(ə)ns
/
Word Forms
singular
contrivance
plural
contrivances
DEFINITIONS
3
1
countable/uncountable
a plan to trick someone in order to get something for yourself, or the use of such a plan
Synonyms and related words
Tricks, pretenses and dishonest plans
ploy
hoax
dodge
2
countable
a clever or complicated method of achieving a particular effect, especially in a story, that seems artificial
Synonyms and related words
Parts of movies, stories and plays
act
action
ad-lib
3
countable
a complicated machine or piece of equipment designed for a particular purpose
Synonyms and related words
General words for machinery and equipment
accouterments
apparatus
armamentarium
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set to work
set up
set-up
setup
set upon
setup program
set up shop
set up/pitch camp
set your cap for/at someone
set your face against something
set your mind on doing something
set your teeth on edge
set/cast/etched in stone
set/get the record straight
set/lay eyes on
set/lay/clap eyes on
set/put someone straight
set/put something aside
set/put the record straight
set/put the seal on something
set/put the world to rights
set/put/lay (great) store by/on something
sev
seven
seven sisters
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