contrive /kənˈtraɪv/ CET6 TEM8 ( contriving, contrived, contrives )

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  V-T If you contrive an event or situation, you succeed in making it happen, often by tricking someone. (常指用欺骗手段) 策划 [正式]

  例：

  The oil companies were accused of contriving a shortage of petrol to justify price increases.

  一些石油公司为了找借口提高油价而策划谎报石油短缺，因而被起诉。