Pretext
01
口実, 言い訳
a false reason or excuse given to justify an action or behavior, hiding the true motive behind it
例
The company used budgetary concerns as a pretext to lay off employees, but the real motive was to increase profitability.
会社は予算上の懸念を口実として従業員を解雇したが、本当の動機は収益性を高めることだった。
02
口実, 見せかけ
an artful or simulated semblance
