"excuse for" in Chinese (Simplified)
借口
Definition
为了解释或为某事辩解而提出的理由(常常不是真的或者不够好),特别是为了避免被指责或批评。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
常用来表示理由很牵强、不够好或是假装推脱责任。常出现在 'make an excuse for' 或 'use ... as an excuse for' 句型中。适用于正式和非正式场合,但不要用来表达充分有力的理由。
Examples
He always finds an excuse for being late.
他总是为迟到找**借口**。
Don't use your headache as an excuse for not doing your homework.
不要用头疼做不完作业的**借口**。
There is no excuse for bad behavior.
没有不良行为的**借口**。
He used the rain as an excuse for canceling the game.
他用下雨作为取消比赛的**借口**。
That's just another excuse for not trying hard enough.
那只是又一个不努力的**借口**。
People will find any excuse for avoiding things they don't like.
人们总能为逃避不喜欢的事找**借口**。