"pretext" 怎么发音
word
/ˈpɹiˌtɛkst/
PREE-tekst
/pɹˈiːtɛkst/
pree-TEKST
释义
A pretext is a false reason given to hide the real purpose or true reason for doing something.
IPA 音标
美式英语
/ˈpɹiˌtɛkst/
英式英语
/pɹˈiːtɛkst/
简化发音
美式
PREE-tekst
英式
pree-TEKST
语境中听
He left early on the pretext of feeling sick.
She used work as a pretext to avoid the party.
They called off the meeting under the pretext of bad weather.
She never needs a real reason; any little thing becomes her pretext to leave.