plan (sth) cleverly or deceitfully; invent; an experiment
manage to do sth
"They contrived to murder their boss"
"design a new sales strategy"
"plan an attack"
"excogitate a way to measure the speed of light"
"She threw the flashlight beam into the corner"
"The setting sun threw long shadows"
"cast a spell"
"cast a warm light"
Scheming and planning and contriving how to get your property back.
出自: K. Grahame
Using sticks and a blanket, Stephen contrived a primitive shade over the cart.
出自: A. J. Cronin
The tirade hadn't been contrived wholly for Rachel's benefit.
出自: M. Amis
Please ye we may contrive this afternoon, And quaff carouses to our mistress' health.
出自:Taming of Shrew , Shakespeare