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pretext是什么意思

pretext

英[ˈpriːtekst] 美[ˈpriːtekst]

n. 借口，托辞，假象，掩饰；

复数：pretexts;

相关单词 pretexts seek pretext find a pretext use as a pretext

同义词

n.
pretext的同义词之：藉口;欺骗
pretense cover sham excuse
pretext的同义词之：其他释义
color alibi cover profession sham out excuse pretense

柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典释义

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借口；托词

A pretext is a reason which you pretend has caused you to do something.
例句
They wanted a pretext for subduing the region by force... 他们想找借口用武力征服这个地区。 He excused himself on the pretext of a stomach upset... 他借口自己胃不舒服离开了。

英汉词典释义

n.
借口; 托辞
He used his headache as a pretext for not going to school. 他借口头疼而不去上学。

英英词典释义

Noun
1. something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason
2. an artful or simulated semblance;
"under the guise of friendship he betrayed them"

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