make a pretense of 假装
under the pretense of 以...为借口
without pretense 不虚伪地
A: Do you believe his interest in the project is real?
A：你相信他对这个项目的兴趣是真实的吗？
B: No, I think it's just a pretense.
B：不，我觉得那只是在装样子。
1) 假装，伪装
2) 借口，托辞
3) 虚假的表面现象
1. 假装，伪装
noun
1. An attempt to make something that is not true appear to be true.
Synonym: affectation, deception