casus belli

中文含义:导致战争爆发的原因、战争借口

英语词性:noun

美式音标:/ˌkeɪsəs ˈbɛli/

同义词:pretext, justification, reason for war

易混淆单词:casualty(战争的伤亡人员)

双语例句:

1. The attack on Pearl Harbor was the casus belli for the United States to enter World War II.

珍珠港事件是美国加入二战的导火索。

2. The alleged use of chemical weapons by the enemy was the casus belli for the invasion.

所谓敌方使用化学武器是入侵行动的借口。