pretexts
n. 借口,托辞( pretext的名词复数 )
A pretext is a reason which you pretend has caused you to do something.
They wanted a pretext for subduing the region by force...
他们想找借口用武力征服这个地区。
He excused himself on the pretext of a stomach upset...
他借口自己胃不舒服离开了。
On various pretexts they all moved off.
他们以各种各样的借口纷纷离开了.
She procrastinated her return on varions pretexts.
她以多种借口推迟归程.
How many plausible pretexts and fair reasons might they have found for submission!
他们可以找出许多似是而非的借口,和冠冕堂皇的理由为屈服的行动辩解!