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scheme

UK/ski:m/US
NGSL 2kIELTSTOEFLGREB2

Definitions

n.

A systematic plan or arrangement; a secret or dishonest plan

方案;计划;阴谋

v.

To make secret or cunning plans; to plot

密谋,图谋

Root Breakdown

Native English
schemeother
=scheme

Common Collocations

  • 1.color scheme配色方案
  • 2.pension scheme养老金计划
  • 3.devious scheme狡猾的阴谋
  • 4.hatch a scheme策划阴谋

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The government launched a new scheme to support small businesses during the recession.

  • 2.

    He devised a cunning scheme to embezzle funds from the company.

  • 3.

    The color scheme of the new office was designed to boost employee productivity.

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