under false pretenses
英 /ˈʌndər fɔːls prɪˈtensɪz/
中文释义
以虚假借口；靠欺骗
using deceitful reasons or excuses
常用搭配
- on a false pretext借虚假理由
- through deception靠欺骗手段
- by fake excuses用假借口
例句
- He got into the event under false pretenses.他靠虚假的借口混进了活动。
- She was accused of raising funds under false pretenses.她被指控以虚假名义募集资金。