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借

口

to use as an excuse

on the pretext

excuse

pretext

生病只是一个借口，我想其实是她不想来。

Being sick is just an excuse, I think she actually doesn't want to come.

你的借口谁会相信啊？

Who will believe your excuse?

每次叫他做运动他就说不舒服，这很明显是借口吧。

Every time he's asked to exercise he says he isn't feeling well, this is obviously just an excuse.

别再找借口了，现在是做事的最佳时机。

Stop making excuses. Now is the best time to take action.

他总是找借口不做作业。

He always finds excuses not to do homework.

不要用忙作为借口拒绝帮助别人。

Don't use busyness as an excuse to refuse to help others.

他找了很多借口推迟开会的时间。

He came up with many excuses to postpone the meeting.

她经常借口身体不舒服来请假。

She often uses the excuse of feeling unwell to take leave.

不要找借口逃避责任，应该勇敢面对。

Don't make excuses to avoid responsibility, be brave and face it.

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