devise

英[di'vaiz]美[di'vaiz]

v.[T]
1.设计，发明
2.图谋
3.遗赠给
n.[U,C]遗赠，遗赠的财产

名　词：devis'er

形容词：devis'able

同：	[v.] contrive, excogitate, get up, machinate

devise，conceive，formulate

这些动词的均含“设计、设想”之意。
devise侧重设计的临时性和权宜性，并隐含有更多的设想可用。
conceive强调在制定计划之前的先有设想构思。
formulate与conceive相反，指在devise之后的具体设计活动。

We must devise a scheme for earning money during the vacation.
我们必须想出在假期中赚钱的计画。收藏
He tried to devise a foolproof plan for getting rid of termites.
他试着设计一种万无一失的驱除白蚁的方法。收藏
Devise the relevant standards according to the national requirements.
并按照国家规定制定相应标准。收藏
To devise ways and means for assisting distressed masses
营救灾黎收藏
Devise a new type of transistor
发明一种新晶体管.收藏

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come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
- excogitate a way to measure the speed of light
[同] contrive, devise, excogitate, forge, formulate, invent
arrange by systematic planning and united effort
- machinate a plot
- organize a strike
- devise a plan to take over the director's office
[同] devise, get up, machinate, organise, organize, prepare

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