pretense

名词

1. 1

   假装、伪装、虚假美式拼法

   She kept up the pretense of being happy in front of her family.

   她在家人面前一直假装自己很快乐。

2. 2

   借口、托辞、名义

   They entered the building under the pretense of checking the pipes.

   他们以检查水管为借口进入那栋大楼。

3. 3

   做作、虚饰、装腔作势

   I liked her because she spoke plainly, without any pretense.

   我喜欢她是因为她说话直接，毫不做作。

4. 4

   自称、声称多用于否定句

   He makes no pretense to any deep knowledge of the subject.

   他并不自称对这个主题有深入的了解。