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借口

jiè kǒu
HSK 7

English Meaning

to use as an excuse; excuse; pretext

Authentic Cinema Dialogue 3 CURATED EVIDENCE CLIPS
警察可能拿这事做借口呢
HSK 7 00:02
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💡 INTENT:

“Don't be naive; they have an ulterior motive and are just using this to target us.”

1. PREVIOUS

我怀疑不光是因为这个

“I don't think that's the only reason.”

“The police might just be using that as an excuse.”

3. NEXT

对了

“Oh, right,”

《低智商犯罪》 · legal_and_police
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我们哪儿忙得过来啊 是吧 别给我找借口
HSK 7 00:02
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💡 INTENT:

“Stop whining about being busy; do your job.”

1. PREVIOUS

你说县里边 这么多安电线杆的

“There are many power poles to be installed.”

“We're super busy. I don't buy it.”

3. NEXT

谁人手都不够

“I'm short-staffed too.”

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真爱是不容置疑的借口
HSK 7 00:01
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💡 INTENT:

“People hypocritically hide behind the concept of love to justify whatever selfish things they do.”

1. PREVIOUS

当然啊

“Of course.”

“True love is an unquestionable excuse.”

3. NEXT

拿真爱当武器

“Using true love as a weapon,”

《玫瑰丛生》 · social_and_dating
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