新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

pretext

英  [ˈpriːtekst]
    

[NOUN]

    NOUN. 名词
  • pretexts

    1[C 可数名词] 托词

    A pretext is a reason that you pretend has caused you to do something.

    双语例句

    例:

    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。