pretext

英['priːtekst] 美['pritɛkst]
  • 借口, 托辞 (n.)

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复数: pretexts;

双语例句


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

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