contriver

The contriver of this ingenious device received a patent for his invention.

用法提示：在此句中，“contriver”作为名词，意为“发明者”，指创造该设备的人。

As the chief contriver of the plan, she was praised for her strategic thinking.

用法提示：此处“contriver”表示“筹谋者”，强调制定计划的人。

The ancient contrivers of these tools left behind a legacy of innovation.

用法提示：句中“contrivers”是复数形式，指“创制者”，即创造工具的人。