藉口
jiè kǒu

Translation

  • to use as an excuse
  • on the pretext
  • excuse
  • pretext
  • also written 借口[jie4 kou3]

Examples

  • 他们的藉口都是一样的。
    Their excuses were all alike.
  • 他为迟到找了很多的藉口。
    He made many excuses for being late.
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