"pretense" 怎么发音
word
pɹiˈtɛns
pri-TENS
ˈpɹiːtɛns
PREE-tens
释义
A pretense is a way of behaving or speaking that is not true but is made to appear true, usually to hide the real situation or feelings.
IPA 音标
美式英语
pɹiˈtɛns
英式英语
ˈpɹiːtɛns
简化发音
美式
pri-TENS
英式
PREE-tens
语境中听
She spoke with a pretense of confidence.
He made a pretense of being happy at the party.
There was no pretense in her apology.
Their friendship was just a pretense to get closer to her.