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pretense

UK
/prɪˈtɛns/
US
/prɪˈtɛns/

Переводы

pretenseсуществительное
pretenses
множ.
UK
/prɪˈtɛns/
US
/prɪˈtɛns/
The pretense of normalcy was maintained despite the chaos.
Видимость нормальности поддерживалась, несмотря на хаос.
His pretense of being interested in the conversation was obvious.
Его притворство в интересе к разговору было очевидным.
She used the pretense of a headache to leave the party early.
Она использовала отговорку головной боли, чтобы уйти с вечеринки пораньше.
Дополнительные переводы
претензия
Синонимы
deception
falsehood
pretending
simulation
insincerity
facade
charade
guise

Определения

pretenseсуществительное
An attempt to make something that is not the case appear true.
Her smile was just a pretense to hide her true feelings.
A claim, especially a false or ambitious one.
He made a pretense of being a successful businessman.
A false display of feelings, attitudes, or intentions.
Under the pretense of friendship, he gathered information for his own benefit.
A false reason or excuse given to conceal one’s real purpose or motives.
She left the party early on the pretense of feeling unwell.
A claim or right to something, especially a position of authority or honor.
He had no pretense to the throne, yet he schemed to seize it.
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