pretext

英 ['priːtekst] 美 ['pritɛkst]
  • n. 借口;托辞
  • vt. 以…为借口

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。

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》

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