subterfuge

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈsʌbtəɹˌfjuːd͡ʒ/

Noun

countable uncountable

(countable) An indirect or deceptive device or stratagem; a blind. Refers especially to war and diplomatics. / (uncountable) Deception; misrepresentation of the true nature of an activity.

Japanese Meaning

戦争や外交などで用いられる、真の意図を隠すための間接的・欺瞞的な策略や手段 / 真実の性質を隠蔽するための欺瞞、いわゆるごまかしや詐欺的な方法

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His apology was a subterfuge to avoid answering the difficult questions.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

彼の謝罪は難しい質問に答えることを避けるための策略だった。

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Sense（1）

(countable) An indirect or deceptive device or stratagem; a blind. Refers especially to war and diplomatics.

Overt subterfuge in a region nearly caused a minor accident.

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Sense（2）

(uncountable) Deception; misrepresentation of the true nature of an activity.

subterfuges

（ plural ）

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