A COLLECTION OF GOOD WORDS
借口
Pretext
We excuse our sloth under the pretext of difficulty.
我们以困难为借口为懒惰辩解。
Pretexts are not wanting when one wishes to use them.
当人们想要使用借口时，借口是不需要的。
If the program goes off track again due to recession, this should not become a pretext for the imposition of more austerity measures.
如果该计划因经济衰退而再次偏离轨道，这不应成为实施更多紧缩措施的借口。