Pretexts

• The Chinese authorities kill thousands of innocent people on the most frivolous pretexts. 威尔基·柯林斯. 白衣女人.
• Caleb felt a deep pity for him, but he could have used no pretexts to account for his resolve, even if they would have been of any use. 乔治·艾略特. 米德尔马契.
• Thou canst easily gratify his greed; for think not that I am blinded by thy pretexts of poverty. 沃尔特·司各特. 艾凡赫.
• It is true they trumped up grievances as a pretext, but they were only pretexts which can always be found when wanted. 尤利西斯·格兰特. U．S．格兰特的个人回忆录.

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