| 单词 | false pretense |
| 释义 | false pretense (once / 21648 pages) n WORD FAMILY false pretense: false pretenses USAGE EXAMPLESThe owner of the Spruce Hill Inn told the paper the venue was rented “under false pretenses” and he expected a small party. Washington Times(Dec 31, 2016) The four men charged Tuesday face felony charges of false pretenses and conspiracy to commit false pretenses. Washington Post(Dec 20, 2016) Weeks after the wedding, she asked Andrew for drinks under the false pretense that she was gathering information on Cornell University for her college-bound brother. Washington Post(Dec 08, 2016) n (law) an offense involving intent to defraud and false representation and obtaining property as a result of that misrepresentation Syn|Hyper false pretence infraction, infringement, misdemeanor, misdemeanour, violation a crime less serious than a felony |
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