| 短语 | under the pretence of |
| 释义 | under the pretence of以……为借口;以……为托辞：The scholar is much vexed with too much social intercourse，he often declines other’s invitation under the pretence of ill health.社交太多使这位学者非常烦恼，他时常以健康欠佳来婉言谢绝别人对他的邀请。 |
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