PRETEXT
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示例

He visited on the pretext of returning a borrowed book.

他以归还借来的书为借口前来拜访。

定义

A false reason given to hide the real motive

  • A cover story or excuse used to justify an action

用来掩盖真实动机的虚假理由

  • 为某种行为寻找的借口或托词

To offer a false reason as cover for one's purpose

  • To claim a pretext to gain access, advantage, or information

以虚假理由作为掩护提出

  • 借口以获取进入、好处或信息