| 单词 | pretence |
| 释义 | pretence n. (US pretense) 1. pretending, make-believe. 2. a a pretext or excuse (on the slightest pretence). b a false show of intentions or motives (under the pretence of friendship; under false pretences). 3. (foll. by to) a claim, esp. a false or ambitious one (has no pretence to any great talent). 4. a affectation, display. b pretentiousness, ostentation (stripped of all pretence). Etymology: ME f. AF pretense ult. f. med.L pretensus pretended (as PRETEND) |
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