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单词 pretex
释义 preˈtex, v. Obs.
[ad. L. prætexĕre to weave before or in front, to border; to place before as a covering, to cloak, disguise, pretend; f. præ, pre- A. 4 + texĕre to weave.]
1. trans. To put forward as a pretext; to allege as a reason or excuse; to pretend; = pretext v.
1545Joye Exp. Dan. xii. 210 Leste their rasshnes (as thei pretex it) shuld confirme the enimies of the gospell.1562in Ressoning betuix Crosraguell & Knox B iij b, Thairfore keip your promes, and pretex na ioukrie be my Lorde of Cassillis writing.
2. To cover or shield with a pretext; to cloak.
1548Patten Exped. Scotl. L j b, Pretexyng this his great vngodlines..with coolour of religion.a1566Edwards Sonn. i. (R.), O neuer let ambition's pride, (Too oft pretexed with our Country's good)..Or thirst of wealth thee from her banks divide.
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