pretext

[ˈpri:tekst][ˈpriˌtɛkst]
n.借口,托辞;假象,掩饰
vt.借口,假托
网络挡箭牌;借口;藉口;托辞
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1 . 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。

来自柯林斯例句

2 . They would now find some dubious pretext to restart the war.

他们现在会找个蹩脚的借口重新发动战争。

来自柯林斯例句

3 . The incident was used as a pretext for intervention in the area.

这次事件成了干涉那个地区的借口。

来自《权威词典》

4 . He used his headache as a pretext for not going to school.

他借口头疼而不去上学.

来自《简明英汉词典》

5 . He didn't attend that meeting under the pretext of sickness.

他以生病为借口,没参加那个会议.

来自《简明英汉词典》

英英释义 网络释义
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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