v.(不顾困难而)设法做到，(克服困难)促成(某事)，巧妙地策划，精巧地制造(如机器)

原形：contrive第三人称单数：contrives过去式：contrived过去分词：contrived现在分词：contriving

They contrived a plan to defraud the company.
他们精心策划要欺诈那家公司。
Can you contrive to be here a little earlier?
你能不能设法早点来？
They are contriving a robbery.
他们正策划一场抢劫
I would I could contrive an excuse to speak with him.
我真想找个借口跟他谈谈。
We have to contrive to live on our own income.
我们的生活必需设法量入为出。
She contrived an elaborate excuse for her absence.
她编造了一个复杂的缺席理由。
The chef contrived a delicious three-course meal for the dinner party.
厨师精心设计了一道三道菜的美味晚餐。
He contrived to finish his project before the deadline.
他设法在截止日期前完成了项目。
She contrived to make everyone laugh during the dull meeting.
在沉闷的会议上，她巧妙地制造了欢笑。
The magician contrived a stunning illusion that left the audience in awe.
魔术师巧妙地创造出令人惊叹的幻象，让观众惊叹不已。
They contrived a peaceful resolution to their long-standing dispute.
他们设法找到了解决长期争端的和平办法。
She contrived a way to sneak into the concert without a ticket.
她想出一个办法溜进音乐会，没有门票。
The engineer contrived a new mechanism to improve the efficiency of the machine.
工程师设计了一种新机制以提高机器的效率。
They contrived a plan to surprise their friends on their birthday.
他们策划了一个计划要在朋友生日那天给他们惊喜。
The gardener contrived a beautiful garden from limited space and resources.
园丁在有限的空间和资源下创造出了一个美丽的花园。