n.假装；自命；无事实根据的要求
=pretense（美）.
He made a pretence of ignorance. 他假装不知道。
She was unable to keep up the pretence that she loved him. 她无法继续假装爱他了。
I make no pretence to being an expert on the subject. 我不敢自诩为这方面的专家。
Don't listen to his pretences; he is lying. 别听他的种种借口,他在撒谎。
