托辞 (tuō cí) — to use as a pretext; to make an excuse
Definition
A verb meaning to give a reason or excuse for not doing something — the stated reason is usually not the real one.
verb
to use as a pretextto make an excuse
Examples
- 托辞，。Tā tuō cí shēn tǐ bù shū fu, méi yǒu lái kāi huì.He used the pretext of feeling unwell and didn't come to the meeting.
- 托辞，。Bú yào zǒng shì tuō cí gōng zuò máng, yào duō péi péi jiā rén.Don't always make the excuse of being busy with work; spend more time with family.
- 托辞，。Tā tuō cí yǒu shì, tí qián lí kāi le.She made an excuse about having something to do and left early.
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