Although there was little food in the house, Jean concocted a splendid meal.

虽然家里只有少许食物，珍仍然烹调了一顿盛餐。

John concocted an excuse for being late and the teacher believed him.

约翰编造一个迟到的理由，而老师也相信他。

to concoct a plot to destroy the government

图谋倾覆政府。