adj.人为的；做作的；不自然的
动词contrive的过去式和过去分词.
If you read between the lines, you can detect his contrived explanation. 在字里行间，你可以看出他牵强的解释。
The book's happy ending seemed contrived. 这部书大团圆的结局读来让人感到不真实。
The humour of the play is self-conscious and contrived. 这部剧的幽默是刻意而为的，而且牵强做作。
