contraption

[US]/kən'træpʃ(ə)n/
[UK]/kən'træpʃən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. 奇妙的装置, 新发明
Word Forms

Example Sentences

He built a strange contraption in his garage.

他在车库里制造了一个奇怪的装置。

The contraption malfunctioned and caused chaos.

这个装置发生故障,导致混乱。

She invented a new contraption to make cooking easier.

她发明了一个新的装置,使烹饪变得更容易。

The contraption was too complicated to operate.

这个装置操作起来太复杂了。

They used a contraption to lift heavy objects.

他们使用了一个装置来提起重物。

The contraption was a marvel of engineering.

这个装置是工程学的奇迹。

He tinkered with the contraption until it worked perfectly.

他不断调整那个装置,直到它完美运行。

The contraption was a combination of gears and pulleys.

这个装置是齿轮和滑轮的结合。

The contraption emitted a strange noise when turned on.

当打开装置时,发出了奇怪的声音。

She used a contraption to help her reach high shelves.

她使用了一个装置来帮助她够到高架。

Real-world Examples

No Fawkes the phoenix - no whirring silver contraptions.

没有凤凰福克斯,也没有那些嘤嘤嗡嗡的银制小玩艺儿。

Source: 2. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Then, we can proceed to build these new contraptions.

接着,我们就能开始建造这些新东西。

Source: Two-Minute Paper

Arthur Weasley overstretch himself again, him and his Muggle contraptions? ”

亚瑟·韦斯莱又做了他自己力所不及的事情吗,他和他的麻瓜精巧装置?”

Source: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

And Jonathan Schill who created the contraption would say, yes, yes, it is.

它的创造者是乔纳森·思奇尔,他会说,没错就是这样。

Source: CNN 10 Student English January 2018 Compilation

They are going to use every contraption they can devise in the battle with the pests.

他们将利用一切可能的奇特装备来对付可恶的害虫们。

Source: Human Planet

Which of these contraptions was invented first?

下面哪个奇妙的装置发明最早?

Source: CNN 10 Student English Compilation September 2019

Well, your contraption has changed my heartbeat. It changed my rhythm. I can't play.

而你们的设备改变了我的心跳。它改变了我的节奏,我不能拉琴了。

Source: Grey's Anatomy Season 2

Imagine you are strapped into a chair inside this contraption.

想象自己被绑在这个精巧装置内的椅子上。

Source: This Month's Science 60 Seconds - Scientific American

But it's important to note that this was done entirely inside a lab with a homemade contraption.

但值得注意的是,这完全是在实验室里用自制的装置完成的。

Source: Scishow Selected Series

Radio expert Brian is rigging me up in this rather strange-looking contraption.

无线电专家布赖恩为我装配了这个看起来很奇怪的玩意。

Source: Travel to the Earth's interior

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