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contriving
UK
/kənˈtraɪvɪŋ/
US
/kənˈtraɪvɪŋ/
UK
/kənˈtraɪvɪŋ/
US
/kənˈtraɪvɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe someone or something that is actively devising or scheming.
Definitions
He gave her a contriving look that made her uneasy.
contrivings
pl
Translations
The contriving of new gadgets is his passion.
Изобретение новых гаджетов — его страсть.
The contriving of the plan took several weeks.
Замысел плана занял несколько недель.
The contriving of the plot was complex and detailed.
Интрига сюжета была сложной и детализированной.
Additional translations
Definitions
The contriving of the new marketing strategy took several weeks of brainstorming and collaboration.
His contriving to get out of the difficult situation was both impressive and questionable.
contriving
Gerund
contrived
Past Simple
contrived
Past Participle
contriving
Gerund
UK
/kənˈtraɪv/
US
/kənˈtraɪv/
Translations
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
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.