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1. Does this contraption work?
    这个奇妙的玩意儿能用吗？

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1. 精巧的设计：contraprop 螺旋桨 | contraption 精巧的设计 | contrapuntal 对位的

2. 精巧的设计,装置：tiddler 小鱼 | contraption 精巧的设计,装置 | wriggle 蠕动,蜿蜒

3. 奇巧的设计：contrapositive 逆反式 | contraption 奇巧的设计 | contrapuntal 对位的

4. 奇异的装置：gadget 小机械 小器具 | contraption 奇异的装置 | robot 机器人 自动机械

1. (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 a contraption, especially when it looks strange or you do not know what it is used for.

    e.g. ...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

1. a device or control that is very useful for a particular job

    Synonym: appliancecontrivanceconveniencegadgetgizmogismowidget