pretext

英 /ˈpri:tekst/ 美 /ˈpriˌtɛkst/
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中文释义

n.借口,托辞,假象,掩饰

vt.借口,假托

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pretext的英语例句

  1. 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。

  2. 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。

  3. 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。