| 单词 | devise |
| 释义 | devise devise /dɪˈvaɪz/ verb [T] ↑Verb Endings for devise ► C2 to invent a plan, system, object, etc., usually cleverly or using imagination: » He's good at devising language games that you can play with students in class.» The cartoon characters Snoopy and Charlie Brown were devised by Charles M. Schultz.Thesaurus+: ↑Inventing, designing and innovation , ↑Creating and producing • • • Extra Examples:» Clinton and Zedillo ordered their respective Cabinets to devise a common counter-drug strategy.» We need to devise some sort of system whereby people can liaise with each other.» The umbrella was ingeniously devised to fold up into your pocket.» The scheme is devised for young people in the 15 - 20 age band.» The company has also devised a computer program that enables people to design their own homes. |
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