pretext

pretext

noun

1. an artful or simulated semblance

e.g. under the guise of friendship he betrayed them

Synonym: guisepretensepretence

2. something serving to conceal plans
a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason

Synonym: stalking-horse

1. 借口；托词
A pretext is a reason which you pretend has caused you to do something.

pretext是什么意思

e.g. 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。
e.g. He excused himself on the pretext of a stomach upset...
他借口自己胃不舒服离开了。

1. pretext的解释

1. 借口：Hansmann和Kraakman本来所谓的有助于往股东模式趋同的一体化的推动力实际上是相对遥远的一件事情,即前提在于股东导向模式主导欧罗巴后,以一体化作为借口(pretext)在各国内扫清最后的抵抗者.

2. 藉口：pretentious 矫饰,傲慢的 | pretext 藉口 | prevail 盛行,流行,占优势

3. pretext是什么意思

3. 藉口、托词：nothing more than 只不过、只是(意同only) | pretext 藉口、托词 | lead to 导致、造成

4. 借口,托辞：prestige 威信,威望 | pretext 借口,托辞 | prey 猎物