They wanted a pretext for subduing the region by force. [+ for]
他们想找借口用武力征服这个地区。
He excused himself on the pretext of a stomach upset.
他借口自己胃不舒服离开了。
They would now find some dubious pretext to restart the war.
他们现在会找个蹩脚的借口重新发动战争。
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