contrivance
noun [ C or U ] formal uk/kənˈtraɪ.vəns/ us/kənˈtraɪ.vəns/
计谋;诡计;设计，发明
the act of contriving something
disapproving Because of the timing, I'm sure the salary freeze is a deliberate contrivance, not a coincidence. 根据时间安排，我敢肯定工资冻结是有预谋的，不是巧合。
I think the meeting happened more by contrivance than chance. 我觉得这次会面是有意的安排，不是碰巧。