pretences
n．假装，伪装：为了掩饰真实意图或情况而采取的虚假表现。
例句
This interview was conducted under false pretences.
这次采访是以欺骗手段进行的。
《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》
She was accused of obtaining money under false pretences.
她被控诈骗钱财。
《牛津词典》
I hate such shallow false pretences.
我讨厌这种肤浅，虚伪的做作。
