| 释义 |
pre·text
I. \ˈprēˌtekst\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Latin praetextus, from praetextus, past participle of praetexere to weave in front, fringe, adorn, assign as a pretext, from prae- pre- + texere to weave — more at technical
: a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs : excuse, pretense, cover
Synonyms: see apology
II. \ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷\ transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
: to use or allege as a pretext
< pretexting an early engagement in town next morning — W.S.Maugham > |