pretext
柯林斯词典
1. N-COUNT A pretext is a reason that you pretend has caused you to do something. 托词
They wanted a pretext for subduing the region by force. 他们需要一个用武力征服那个地区的托词。
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pretext /ˈpriːtɛkst/ (pretexts)
剑桥词典
- a pretended reason for doing something that is used to hide the real reason
借口，托词
The border dispute was used as a pretext for military intervention. 边界纠纷被用作军事入侵的借口。
I called her on the pretext of needing more information . 我借口需要更多的信息给她打了电话。
He came round to see her on some flimsy (= obviously false ) pretext. 他找了个明显站不住脚的借口来看她。 返回 pretext