pretexts是什么意思？

pretexts

• n. 借口，托辞( pretext的名词复数 )；

例句

• How many plausible pretexts and fair reasons might they have found for submission! 他们可以找出许多似是而非的借口,和冠冕堂皇的理由为屈服的行动辩解!
• She procrastinated her return on varions pretexts. 她以多种借口推迟归程.
• On various pretexts they all moved off. 他们以各种各样的借口纷纷离开了.

柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典释义

• N-COUNT
  借口；托词
  A pretext is a reason which you pretend has caused you to do something.
  例句
  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。 He excused himself on the pretext of a stomach upset... 他借口自己胃不舒服离开了。