英 [ˈpriːtekst] 美 [ˈpriːtekst]
n. 借口，托词
复数pretexts
pretext /ˈpriːtɛkst/ CET6 TEM4
可数名词 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。
something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason
同义词： stalking-horse
借口
... reason → 强调指从逻辑推理上得出的结论性原因，不是直接说明起因。 excuse → 指为自己辩解，希望得到谅解时所提出的种种理由，是借口性的理由。 pretext → 借口; 托辞: ...
...道(Track)特地狭小，没有一种服装比起你的爱更合身没有一种装饰比起你的爱更迷人同时有很多慢弯，过往也曾有过极少由头(Pretext)带到屈尾的赛事(Events)，排位赛是以变得很是主要。在车手们的眼中(Eyes)，这是一条比力无味的同时也斗劲炎热的赛道。
... 〖exerciseproblem;examinationquestion〗∶提出来要求解答的问题 〖excuse;pretext;name〗∶借口;名义 〖commentto〗∶评论;品题 ...
He left the party early on the pretext of having to work.
他借口有事要处理，早早离开了聚会。
He left the party early on the pretext of having work to do.
他借口有事要处理，早早离开了聚会。
This provided a pretext for the authorities to cancel the elections.
这给当局提供了一个取消选举的借口。
Is there going to be a new wave of assassinations, under the pretext that there is no security in the country?
VOA : standard.2009.04.30
The case is seen as a pretext for extending her detention and preventing her from participating in next year's elections.
VOA : standard.2009.05.31
The Brazilian leader said he told Mr.Zelaya not to give the interim government a pretext to resort to violence in the standoff.
VOA : standard.2009.09.22
The capitalists are in control and have simply banned the competition based on a false pretext.
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Some officials are using this sense of crisis as a pretext for attacking opponents at home.
But you would have to take care, lest this rule became a pretext for aggression.