contrived [kən'traɪvd] disapproving adjective ■clever rather than honest 狡猾的;虚假的•His excuse sounded a bit contrived.他的理由听起来有点假。 ■artificial and difficult to believe 人为的,不自然的;牵强的•I enjoyed the film, but felt the ending was a bit contrived.我喜欢这出电影,但是觉得结尾有点牵强。 |