make an excuse
US /meɪk ən ɪkˈskjuːs/
UK /meɪk ən ɪkˈskjuːs/
短語
找藉口, 編造理由
to give a reason for doing something wrong or for not doing something that should have been done
範例:
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He always tries to make an excuse for being late.
他總是試圖為遲到找藉口。
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Don't make an excuse, just admit you forgot.
不要找藉口，直接承認你忘了。