| 单词 | pretext |
|---|---|
| 音标 | 英[ˈpri:tekst] 美[ˈpriˌtɛkst] |
| 解释 | n.借口，托辞;假象，掩饰;vt.借口，假托; |
| 例句 | N-COUNT 借口；托词 A pretext is a reason which you pretend has caused you to do something. 例：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。 例：He excused himself on the pretext of a stomach upset...他借口自己胃不舒服离开了。 |
| 变形 | pl:pretexts~ |
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