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contrived
UK
/kənˈtraɪvd/
US
/kənˈtraɪvd/
Translations
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The plot of the movie was contrived and unconvincing.
Сюжет фильма был надуманным и неубедительным.
Her smile seemed contrived and insincere.
Ее улыбка казалась искусственной и неискренней.
Additional translations
UK
/kənˈtraɪvd/
US
/kənˈtraɪvd/
contrived
Past Simple
contrived
Past Simple
contrived
Past Participle
contriving
Gerund
UK
/kənˈtraɪv/
US
/kənˈtraɪv/
He managed to contrive a new device for the experiment.
Ему удалось изобрести новое устройство для эксперимента.
She contrived to finish the project on time despite the setbacks.
Она умудрилась закончить проект вовремя, несмотря на трудности.
They contrived a plan to surprise their friend on his birthday.
Они замышляли план, чтобы удивить своего друга на его день рождения.
Definitions
The movie's plot was so contrived that it was hard to take seriously.
Her contrived smile made it clear she was not genuinely happy.
The elaborate hoax was a contrived scheme to gain publicity.
She managed to contrive a way to get the project done on time despite the setbacks.
He contrived to meet her at the coffee shop by pretending it was a coincidence.