Definition
托辞 is a variant form of 托词 (tuō cí), meaning 'pretext' or 'excuse'. As a verb, it means to use something as a pretext or to make an excuse. It is often used in formal or written Chinese.
v
to use as a pretextto make an excuse
Examples
- 托辞，。Tā tuō cí shēntǐ bù shūfu, méiyǒu lái kāihuì.He used the pretext of feeling unwell and didn't come to the meeting.
- 托辞，。Bú yào zǒngshì tuō cí gōngzuò máng, yào duō péipei jiārén.Don't always make the excuse of being busy with work; spend more time with family.
- 托辞，。Tā tuō cí yǒu shì, tíqián líkāi le.She made an excuse about having something to do and left early.
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