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以…为由

yǐ … wéi yóu

1. preposition on the grounds of …; on the pretext of … (written)

   他以身体不适为由请假。

   Tā yǐ shēntǐ bùshì wéi yóu qǐngjià.

   He asked for leave on the grounds of feeling unwell.

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