n.假装，伪装，假象，虚伪的表现，妄称，自称，标榜

原形：pretence复数：pretences

Eric made a pretence of writing a note.
埃里克假装做笔记。
Mary isn't really ill; it's only pretence.
玛丽并非真的有病，只是装出来的。
His friendliness was only pretence.
他的友善态度只不过是装出来的。
He was accused of being there under false pretence.
他被指控以虚假借口出现在那里。
She invited him to dinner under the pretence of discussing business.
她以讨论业务为借口邀请他共进晚餐。
The company operates under the pretence of being environmentally friendly, but their practices tell a different story.
这家公司表面上打着环保的旗号，但其实际操作却大相径庭。
He joined the club under the pretence of wanting to improve his tennis skills, but really he just wanted to socialize.
他加入俱乐部，假装想提高网球技术，但实际上他只是想社交。
They entered the building using a fake ID as a pretence.
他们用假身份证作为伪装进入了大楼。
The politician spoke about unity, but it was all just a pretence to hide their true intentions.
那位政客谈论团结，但这只是掩盖他们真实意图的伪装。
She made an excuse about feeling unwell as a pretence for leaving the party early.
她以身体不适为借口，作为提早离开聚会的托辞。
The charity claimed to support local communities, but it turned out to be a pretence for funneling money elsewhere.
该慈善机构声称支持当地社区，结果却是将资金转移到别处的幌子。
He wore a smile as a pretence, hiding the sadness he felt inside.
他面带微笑作为掩饰，隐藏内心的悲伤。
The peace talks were nothing more than a pretence; both sides continued to prepare for war.
和平谈判不过是种伪装，双方都在继续备战。