pretence [prɪˈtens]

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n.假装，作假；借口，口实；虚伪；虚饰

a way of behaving that is intended to deceive people

The government abandoned any pretence of reform. 政府不再装模作样地进行改革。
He made a pretence of being happy at the party. 晚会上他假装很高兴。