"contrived" in Chinese (Traditional)
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Definition
如果某事被形容為 contrived，意思是它顯得不自然、做作或太過刻意安排，而不是自然而然發生的。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
多在正式或文學語境下使用，常形容故事、藉口等過於刻意（如“contrived plot”, ‘contrived excuse’）。含負面評價，顯得不自然。
Examples
The story's ending felt contrived and unrealistic.
故事的結局顯得很**做作**，不真實。
Her apology sounded contrived to everyone in the room.
她的道歉聽起來很**做作**。
The teacher gave a contrived excuse for being late.
老師為遲到編了個很**做作**的藉口。
Their reunion felt so contrived, like it was set up just for the cameras.
他們的重逢顯得特別**做作**，就像是專門為攝影機安排的一樣。
The movie's plot became more contrived as it went on.
電影情節越到後面越顯得**做作**。
His laughter was so contrived that no one believed he was really happy.
他的笑聲太**做作**了，沒有人相信他是真的高興。