The government recognized there were problems in urban areas but these could never be an excuse for lawless behaviour.

政府认识到市区存在问题，但是这绝不能成为非法行为的借口。

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It's just an excuse for a party.

这只是借故一起聚会。

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There's no excuse for such behaviour.

这种行为说不过去。

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They say the Earps and Doc Holliday did not fire in self-defense, but used the law as an excuse for murder.

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But if you-- The reason I'm saying that is, you know, you know that you're getting married that day for example, we will excuse you from the quiz to get married.

但是如果你--我之所以这么说，你们懂的,比如你们那天要结婚，我们会取消你的考试让你去结婚。

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Excuse me, where do I go for English classes?

不好意思，打扰一下，我可以去哪里上英语课？

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The decision process is neither easy nor quick, but that is not an excuse for shortcuts.

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An excuse for the promotional sharks, both bull and bear, and stir up the waters.

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Some states require an excuse for absentee voting while others are moving toward no-excuse absentee balloting.

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