artifice

A noun referring to clever or cunning skill, trickery, or a clever device or stratagem, often used to deceive or achieve a specific effect.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее хитроумное мастерство, уловку или изобретательный приём, часто используемый для обмана или достижения определённого эффекта.esSustantivo que designa una habilidad ingeniosa o un truco astuto, a menudo empleado para engañar o para lograr un efecto determinado; también puede referirse a una invención o artimaña elaborada.frNom désignant une habileté ingénieuse, une ruse ou un procédé inventif, souvent utilisé pour tromper ou produire un effet particulier.deSubstantiv, das kunstfertiges Geschick, eine List oder einen erfinderischen Kunstgriff bezeichnet, oft eingesetzt zur Täuschung oder zur Erzielung einer bestimmten Wirkung.ptSubstantivo que designa habilidade engenhosa, astúcia ou um recurso inventivo, frequentemente usado para enganar ou obter certo efeito.zh名词，指巧妙的手法、诡计或精巧的发明，常用于欺骗或达到某种效果。也指技艺、技巧本身。arاسم يدل على البراعة الحاذقة أو الحيلة أو التدبير الماكر، وغالباً ما يُستخدم للخداع أو لتحقيق تأثير معين.

1. Clever trick or deception C1 formal

   A clever or cunning device or stratagem used to deceive or trick someone.

   • The con artist used artifice to gain the victim's trust.
   • His story was full of artifice and exaggeration.
   • The spy's artifice was so elaborate that no one suspected him.

   ruУловкаesArdid o engañofrRuse ou tromperie astucieusedeListptArtifíciozh诡计arحيلة

   Синонимы: deceptiondevicedodgeguilemachinationployruseschemestratagemsubterfugetrickwile

   Антонимы: candorfranknesshonestysinceritytruthfulness

2. Skillful invention or craft C1 formal

   Clever or skillful construction or design, often in art or engineering.

   • The artifice of the ancient clockwork amazed the engineers.
   • The building's design shows great artifice and attention to detail.
   • Her jewelry is a beautiful example of artifice and creativity.

   ruИскусное изобретениеesArte o habilidad ingeniosafrArtifice (invention habile)deKunstfertigkeitptEngenhosidadezh精巧构造arالبراعة في الابتكار

   Синонимы: constructioncraftdeftnessdesignexpertiseingenuityinventivenessmasteryskilltechniqueworkmanship

• artifices plural form
• artifices' possessive plural form
• artifice's possessive singular form