devise
/dɪˈvaɪz/ (bre, ipa) · /dɪˈvaɪz/ (ame, ipa) · /di-ˈvīz/ (ame, mw)
devise — 動詞
- devisepresent simple I / you / we / they
- deviseshe / she / it
- devisedpast simple
- devising-ing form
1. to think up and work out something original, such as a method, system, piece of
設計；構思
運用智慧或想像力創造新事物
to think up and work out something original, such as a method, system, piece of equipment, or plan, through mental effort and creative thought
The engineering team devised a low-cost water filtration system for rural villages.
工程團隊設計了一套成本低廉的濾水系統，供偏鄉村莊使用。
devise + noun phrase (system/method/plan)
Chiara devised an app that reminds elderly people to take their medication on time.
Chiara 設計了一款應用程式，提醒年長者按時服藥。
Tunde devised a clever way to teach fractions using pieces of chocolate.
Tunde 構思了一個巧妙的方法，用巧克力塊來教小孩子分數的概念。
The scientists devised a test that can detect the virus in under thirty minutes.
科學家設計了一種檢驗方法，能在三十分鐘內檢測出病毒。
The coach devised a training schedule that balanced strength work with rest days.
教練設計了一套訓練計畫，在肌力訓練和休息日之間取得平衡。
文法句型
devise + noun phrase
常見錯誤
2. to think out and arrange the details of a plan, strategy, or arrangement with ca
策劃；謀劃
經過仔細思考後詳細安排計畫或策略
to think out and arrange the details of a plan, strategy, or arrangement with careful thought, often in response to a problem or goal
Arjun devised a step-by-step plan to turn the failing business into a profitable one.
Arjun 策劃了一套循序漸進的方案，讓這家虧損的企業轉虧為盈。
devise + plan/strategy
The city council devised new rules to reduce single-use plastic waste in public parks.
市政府制定了新規定，減少公共公園的拋棄式塑膠垃圾。
Mayumi devised an escape route that led through the old market tunnels behind her shop.
Mayumi 規劃了一條逃脫路線，沿著她店鋪後方老市場的地道前進。
Local leaders devised a fair system for sharing the river water during the drought.
地方領袖策劃了一套公平的機制，在乾旱期間共享河水資源。
文法句型
devise + plan/strategy/scheme
用法筆記
Frequently used with nouns such as plan, strategy, scheme, or system. The emphasis falls on careful arrangement and deliberation rather than on pure originality or invention.
常見錯誤
3. (law) to leave or give real property such as land, a house, or other buildings t
遺贈
透過遺囑將不動產贈與他人
(law) to leave or give real property such as land, a house, or other buildings to someone through a valid will
Mr. Andrés Guerra devised his beachfront villa to the local historical society.
Andrés Guerra 先生將他的海濱別墅遺贈給當地歷史學會。
legal register: devise [property] to [person/institution]
The lawyer confirmed that her client had devised the farmland equally among all four grandchildren.
律師確認她的客戶已將農田平均遺贈給四名孫子女。
In his will, Reuben devised the family estate to his wife for her lifetime.
在最後的遺囑中，Reuben 將家族莊園遺贈給妻子，供其終身使用。
The widow devised her London townhouse to her long-time housekeeper as a token of gratitude.
這位寡婦將她在倫敦的連棟房屋遺贈給服侍多年的管家，作為感謝的象徵。
文法句型
devise + property + to + beneficiary
用法筆記
In legal English, devise is only used for real property (land and buildings). Personal property such as money, jewellery, or vehicles is bequeathed, not devised. The person who makes the devise is called the devisor, and the person who receives it is the devisee.
常見錯誤
devise — 名詞
1. (law) the legal act of transferring ownership of real property from a deceased p
遺產讓與
透過遺囑轉讓不動產的法律行為
(law) the legal act of transferring ownership of real property from a deceased person to someone else through a will
The devise of the estate was completed three months after the testator passed away.
這筆不動產的遺贈在立遺囑人過世三個月後完成。
legal term: the devise of [property]
The court upheld the devise, ruling that the will had been properly signed and witnessed.
法院維持這項遺贈裁定，認定遺囑已妥善簽署並有見證人在場。
The executor must carry out each devise according to the testator's wishes.
遺囑執行人必須按照立遺囑人的意願執行每一項遺贈。
The lawyer explained the legal effect of each devise before the family signed the documents.
律師在家人簽署文件前，逐一說明每一項遺贈的法律效力。
2. (law) a specific clause or provision within a will that transfers real property
遺贈條款
遺囑中關於不動產轉讓的條文
(law) a specific clause or provision within a will that transfers real property to a named person or organisation
The devise in section four left the cottage to his nephew, Darius.
遺囑第四條的遺贈條款將小屋留給他的姪子 Darius。
collocation: devise in a will
Niran challenged the second devise, claiming her grandmother had been pressured into writing it.
Niran 對第二項遺贈條款提出異議，主張祖母是受人壓力才寫下這項條款。
The solicitor read the devise aloud so that everyone present could hear its exact wording.
律師高聲宣讀遺贈條款，讓在場所有人都能聽清楚確切的文字內容。
The first devise left the main house to the widow, and the second gave the holiday home to the children.
第一項遺贈條款將主屋留給未亡配偶，第二項則將度假小屋留給子女。
3. (law) the real property itself that has been transferred or is to be transferred
遺贈財產
透過遺囑轉讓的不動產本身
(law) the real property itself that has been transferred or is to be transferred through a will
The devise included two stone cottages, a barn, and a small apple orchard.
這筆遺贈財產包括兩間石砌小屋、一座穀倉和一個小蘋果園。
devise as [description of property]
The executor was ordered to sell the devise to settle the estate's debts.
法院命令遺囑執行人出售這筆遺贈財產，以償還遺產的債務。
The devise consisted mainly of farmland in the southern part of the county.
這筆遺贈財產主要是位於該縣南部的農地。
All three children inherited an equal share of the devise after the estate was divided.
遺產分割後，三名子女各繼承了這筆遺贈財產的平等份額。
- inheritance
a broader term for anything received from someone who has died, not limited to real property
- legacy
often used for money or personal property, and can also have a figurative meaning