contrive
/kənˈtraɪv/
CEFR level C1Topic ThinkingWord #6328 in the learning path
设法做到
Definitions
v. to manage to do something difficult or unexpected
设法做到
v. to create or arrange something through clever planning
巧妙谋划；设计
Example
We contrived to fit every suitcase into the tiny car.
我们设法把所有行李箱都塞进了那辆小汽车。
Despite limited funding, the research team contrived to develop an affordable device for monitoring water quality.
尽管资金有限，研究团队仍设法开发出一种价格低廉的水质监测设备。
Collocations
- contrive to do something
- contrive a way
- contrive a plan
Word family
- contrivance (n.)
- contrived (adj.)
Synonyms
- manage
- devise
Usage tip
contrive to do表示设法做到；contrived常指刻意不自然。
FAQ
- What does contrive mean?
- to manage to do something difficult or unexpected to create or arrange something through clever planning
- How is contrive pronounced?
- UK /kənˈtraɪv/, US /kənˈtraɪv/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
