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contrived

UK //kənˈtraɪvd//US //kənˈtraɪvd//

词源

源自中古英语 'contriven',意为'设计'或'策划',最终来自拉丁语 'controvēre',意为'发明'或'构思'。

adjective

❶ 形容某事物显得不自然或刻意做作,通常因为过于复杂或人为设计而显得虚假或缺乏真实性。

“The plot of the movie felt contrived and unrealistic.”

(这部电影的情节显得刻意做作,不真实。)

“Her smile seemed contrived, as if she was forcing herself to be happy.”

(她的笑容显得很勉强,好像是在强迫自己开心。)

同义词:artificial, forced, unnatural, fabricated

常见短语

contrived situation — 指人为制造或刻意安排的情境,通常显得不自然或虚假。

“The meeting felt like a contrived situation to make everyone agree.”

(这次会议感觉像是一个刻意安排的情境,目的是让大家同意。)