什么是 pretense?The act of pretending; a false appearance or action intended to deceive.A false or studied show; an affectation: a pretense of nonchalance. A professed but feigned reason or excuse; a pretext: under false pretenses. Something imagined or pretended.Mere show without reality; outward appearance.A right asserted with or without foundation; a claim. See Synonyms at claim.The quality or state of being pretentious; ostentation.