pretense
US /ˈpriː.tens/
UK /prɪˈtens/
名词
1.
假装, 借口
an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true
示例:
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He made a pretense of being busy, but he was just watching TV.
他假装很忙，但其实只是在看电视。
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Under the pretense of helping, he actually caused more problems.
在帮助的幌子下，他实际上制造了更多问题。
2.
主张, 声称
a claim, especially a false or ambitious one
示例:
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His pretense to expertise was quickly exposed.
他声称拥有专业知识的主张很快就被揭穿了。
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The company's pretense of environmental responsibility was just a marketing ploy.
该公司声称对环境负责的主张只是一个营销策略。
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