音标:[kәn'traivd] ; 柯林斯词典等级:1 级;
a. 人造的, 勉强的, 不自然的
s. showing effects of planning or manipulation

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contrived的用法和样例:

例句

用作形容词(adj.)
  1. In application of material, we can't totally cast away the contrived things.在物质的运用上,我们也已经深陷其中,完完全全的脱离不掉人为的参与了。
  2. If you read between the lines, you can detect his contrived explanation.在字里行间,你可以看出他牵强的解释。
  3. The book's happy ending seemed contrived.这部书大团圆的结局读来让人感到不真实。
  4. The humour of the play is self-conscious and contrived.这部剧的幽默是刻意而为的,而且牵强做作。

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