contraption
英 [kənˈtræpʃn]
美 [kənˈtræpʃn]
n. 奇异的机械; 奇特的装置
复数：contraptions
BNC.18927 / COCA.14544
牛津词典
noun
- 奇异的机械；奇特的装置
a machine or piece of equipment that looks strange- She showed us a strange contraption that looked like a satellite dish.
她给我们看了一个奇怪的玩意儿，样子像碟形卫星信号接收器。
- She showed us a strange contraption that looked like a satellite dish.
柯林斯词典
- N-COUNT (尤指奇怪的或不知道用途的)奇妙的装置;新奇玩意儿
You can refer to a device or machine as acontraption, especially when it looks strange or you do not know what it is used for.- ...a strange contraption called the General Gordon Gas Bath.
一种名为“戈登将军燃气加热浴盆”的奇特装置
- ...a strange contraption called the General Gordon Gas Bath.
英英释义
noun
- a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
双语例句
- He calls it a 'contraption', using his favourite word of the moment.
他用了眼下他最喜欢说的“玩意儿”一词来称呼它。 - The contraption is not widely known in China.
这种装置的自行车在中国并不广为人知。 - A vile contraption of iron weights squatted over her bosom, as it heaved and fought for every breath.
一个混蛋金属装置压在女孩儿胸前，随着其呼吸起伏。 - People can even get a computer by which to control the contraption making the teeth change colors or even blink.
人们还可通过电脑远程控制该装置，使得牙齿变色甚至不断闪烁。 - The contraption held small plates of cattle blood and other substance that were covered by a thin membrane to mimic skin.
这种精密的装置里放了几小盘牛血和其他物质，上面盖有模仿皮肤的薄膜。 - You find this odd contraption lost in the brush near an extinguished campfire.
你发现一个单独的精巧装置扔在一堆熄灭的篝火旁边。 - Approach the contraption on your left and automatically use IRON WEDGE.
方法你左边的玩意儿，并自动用铁楔。 - Not in the sense of a cold metal contraption.
不是在某种意义上一个寒冷的金属制的新发明物。 - The contraption can be purchased at duty free shops in Tokyo and Narita International airports.
人们可以在东京和成田国际机场的免税商店里买到这一奇特设计。 - Don't ask me how to use this contraption!
别问我怎么用这玩意儿！