| 单词 | pretext |
| 释义 | pretext /pree"tekst/, n. 1. something that is put forward to conceal a true purpose or object; an ostensible reason; excuse: The leaders used the insults as a pretext to declare war. 2. the misleading appearance or behavior assumed with this intention: His many lavish compliments were a pretext for subtle mockery. [1505-15; < L praetextum pretext, ornament, n. use of neut. ptp. of praetexere to pretend, lit., to weave in front, hence, adorn. See PRE-, TEXTURE] Syn. 2. subterfuge, evasion. |
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