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pretences (BrE) (NAmE pretenses) /prɪˈtensɪz/●by/on/under false preˈtences (BrE) (NAmE by/on/under false ˈpretenses) by lying about your identity, qualifications, financial or social position, etc. 使用假身份(或资历、经济或社会地位等);假借◆She was sent to prison for six months for obtaining money under false pretences.她因为诈骗钱财被判入狱六个月。◆He got me there under false pretences. He told me he wanted to discuss a business deal, but when I got there, it was a surprise birthday party.他是把我骗到那儿的。他跟我说想谈生意,我到了那儿却不料是生日聚会。 |