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The word 设法 is formed by combining the character 设, meaning "to set up" or "devise", with 法, meaning "method" or "way". In this compound, 设 functions as a verb expressing the action of creating or arranging, while 法 acts as the object representing the means or plan, so the combined meaning directly conveys "to devise a method" or "to try to find a way".

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我们将设法解决这个问题。

Wǒmen jiāng shèfǎ jiějué zhège wèntí.

We will try to solve this problem.

他们正在设法筹集资金来帮助社区。

Tāmen zhèngzài shèfǎ chóují zījīn lái bāngzhù shèqū.

They are trying to raise funds to help the community.

科学家们设法在实验中找到了新的证据。

Kēxué jiāmen shèfǎ zài shíyàn zhōng zhǎodào le xīn de zhèngjù.

The scientists managed to find new evidence in the experiment.

尽管遇到了很多困难,他还是设法完成了这个复杂的项目。

Jǐnguǎn yù dào le hěnduō kùnnán, tā háishì shèfǎ wánchéng le zhège fùzá de xiàngmù.

Despite encountering many difficulties, he still managed to complete this complex project.

为了达成这一宏伟目标,我们必须设法整合所有可用的资源。

Wèile dáchéng zhè yī hóngwěi mùbiāo, wǒmen bìxū shèfǎ zhěnghé suǒyǒu kěyòng de zīyuán.

To achieve this grand goal, we must find a way to integrate all available resources.

Word Definition - 设法

shè fǎ to try; to make an attempt; to think of a way (to accomplish sth)

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