"pretense" in Chinese (Simplified)
假装借口
Definition
假装是一种行为或语言方式，并不真实，但让人看起来是真实的，通常用来掩盖真实的情况或感受。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“Pretense” 通常用在正式和负面的场合，暗示有意识地虚伪。常见表达有 'under the pretense of'（以…为借口）。不要与动词 “pretend” 混淆。
Examples
She spoke with a pretense of confidence.
她带着**假装**自信的样子说话。
He made a pretense of being happy at the party.
他在聚会上做出了**假装**很开心的样子。
There was no pretense in her apology.
她的道歉里没有任何**假装**。
Their friendship was just a pretense to get closer to her.
他们的友谊只是一个**借口**来接近她。
Under the pretense of helping, he actually made things worse.
他以**假装**帮忙的名义，实际上让事情变得更糟。
She dropped the pretense and told us the truth at last.
她终于放下了**假装**，告诉了我们真相。