make an excuse; plead a pretext
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to make an excuse; to plead a pretext
Often used to politely or euphemistically decline attendance, avoid obligations, or leave early. The excuse given may be genuine or fabricated.
Tā他
tuō托
gù故
bù不
lái来
cān参
jiā加
huì会
yì议
。
He didn't attend the meeting, making some excuse.
Tā她
tuō托
gù故
zǎo早
tuì退
，
méi没
yǒu有
kàn看
wán完
yǎn演
chū出
。
She left early on some pretext and didn't finish watching the performance.
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Bù不
yào要
tuō托
gù故
tuī推
wěi诿
，
zhè这
shì是
nǐ你
de的
zé责
rèn任
。
Don't make excuses and shirk responsibility; this is your duty.
Tā他
měi每
cì次
dōu都
tuō托
gù故
quē缺
xí席
，
dà大
jiā家
dōu都
hěn很
bù不
mǎn满
yì意
。
He is absent every time with some excuse, and everyone is very dissatisfied.