False pretense
[法] 欺诈, 欺骗, 谎言
🧩 词语组成解析
pretense
[pri'tens]
n. 借口;（无事实根据的）要求;自称;假装;
🗣️ 情景例句
What university did you graduate from?
你从哪所大学毕业的？
I'm a graduate of Yale University, I have a Doctor of philosophy degree.
我是耶鲁大学的毕业生，我有哲学博士学位。
as if he were holding it completely enclosed in the hollow of his hand.
就好像完全握在自己手心里一样。