excuse
US /ɪkˈskjuːz/
UK /ɪkˈskjuːz/
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借口, 理由
a reason or explanation given to justify a fault or offense
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He made a lame excuse for being late.
他为迟到找了个蹩脚的借口。
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What's your excuse for not finishing the report?
你没完成报告的借口是什么？
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辩解, 开脱
try to lessen the seriousness of (a fault or offense); justify
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Don't try to excuse your bad behavior.
不要试图为你的不良行为辩解。
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Nothing can excuse such cruelty.
没有什么能为这种残忍开脱。