" To devise" is a verb meaning to plan or think up something.

“To deise”是一个动词，意思是计划或想出某事。

Had she thought up something and forgotten it — or had she only planned that Ashley should say something to her? She couldn't remember, and a sudden cold fright fell upon her.

究竟是她设想过一些什么，可现在忘记了，还是她本来就只准备听艾希礼说话呢？她记不清楚，于是突然一个寒噤，浑身恐惧不安。