contrive
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/kənˈtraɪv/
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/kənˈtraɪv/
to find a way to do something even when it's hard
They contrive to pay their bills with very little money.
他们设法用很少的钱支付账单。
to make something happen even when it's difficult
She will contrive to finish the project on time.
她会设法按时完成项目。
to think of or make something in a clever way
He contrived a simple tool to fix the problem.
他巧妙地制作了一个简单的工具来解决问题。