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借口

HSK 7-9

jièkǒu

借口 - make an excuse; pretext (often to avoid something)

Alternative translations

  • prétexte
  • excuse

Explanation

excuse; pretext

Examples

他总是用借口逃避责任。

tā zǒngshì yòng jièkǒu běnqǐ zéngwén。

He always uses excuses to avoid responsibility

她找了个借口推辞了邀请。

tā zhǎogè jièkǒu tuīcí le qǐngyíng。

She found an excuse to decline the invitation