"contrived" in Chinese (Simplified)
做作人为
Definition
如果某事被形容为 contrived，意思是它看起来不自然、做作或者过于刻意安排，而不是自然发生的。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
多用于正式或文学语境，常形容剧情、理由等过于刻意（如“contrived plot”, ‘contrived excuse’）。带负面色彩，表达缺乏自然感。
Examples
The story's ending felt contrived and unrealistic.
故事的结局显得很**做作**，不真实。
Her apology sounded contrived to everyone in the room.
她的道歉听起来很**做作**。
The teacher gave a contrived excuse for being late.
老师为迟到编了个很**做作**的理由。
Their reunion felt so contrived, like it was set up just for the cameras.
他们的重逢显得特别**做作**，就像是专门给摄像机安排的一样。
The movie's plot became more contrived as it went on.
电影情节越到后面越显得**做作**。
His laughter was so contrived that no one believed he was really happy.
他的笑声太**做作**了，没有人相信他是真的高兴。