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pretext [ˈpriːtekst] N

pretext

pretext

借口 jièkǒu

on [or under] the pretext of

以…为借口

Usage examples with pretext

on [or under] the pretext of

以…为借口

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It has been used as a pretext to dissolve state governments ruled by political opponents. en.wikipedia.org

He also coordinated press releases to provide a pretext for their increased buying. en.wikipedia.org

This was used as a pretext for the immediate arrest, without any formal process, of a number of soldiers and civilians throughout the country. en.wikipedia.org

The bride was summoned on the pretext of a meal and told the news, and that she will get nothing of his property. en.wikipedia.org

The proletariat also must struggle against annexations and attempts to create pseudo-independent states on the pretext of liberating oppressed peoples. en.wikipedia.org

This was made a pretext to annex the building. en.wikipedia.org

He often refused, under various pretexts, to pay the venue hire charge. en.wikipedia.org

In 1915, on the pretext of holding an exhibition, more than 90% of the buildings were torn down. en.wikipedia.org

He possibly lured her into his flat under the pretext of offering her work. en.wikipedia.org

The ambassadors, on the contrary, assured their sovereigns that the accusation was a pretext. en.wikipedia.org

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